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Hi!

I am about to update the Dockerfile for testing to include a new version of msp430-gcc. We have the choice between a binary version (gcc 8) provded by TI:

and the vanilla upstream gcc 9.2 release. I have no idea about the performance / feature differences, but I use the vanilla version and it works fine. Which one would better match the RIOT philosophy? Cheers Gero

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Hi,

I'd personally go the vanilla version, but not for philosophical reasons. My reasons would be:

- More consistent to other toolchains (no TI specific stuff) - Does not rely on TI for future updates (in case TI looses interest in   maintaining their on version)

So +1 for vanilla GCC.

Kind regards, Marian

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Hi!

That's what I meant with philosophy ;-)

And +1 for vanilla from me as well.

Thanks Gero

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I agree with Marian here! Don't use anything provided by TI :slight_smile:

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Hi Gero,

Thanks for tackling this!

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Hi,

i am following the archlinux steps. So it would come from upstream as well. Gero