Description of problem: Currently the latest version of gcc available for RHEL8 is gcc 9.2.1 (https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_enterprise_linux/8/html/developing_c_and_cpp_applications_in_rhel_8/gcc-toolset-9_toolsets) At the same time RHEL7 provides gcc 9.3.1 in Developers Toolset 9.1 (https://access.redhat.com/documentation/en-us/red_hat_developer_toolset/9/html/9.1_release_notes/dts9.1_release#Changes_in_DTS) RHEL8 should provide gcc 9.3 to at least be not behind RHEL7 Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): Name : gcc-toolset-9 Version : 9.0 Release : 4.el8 Architecture : x86_64 Size : 10 k Source : gcc-toolset-9-9.0-4.el8.src.rpm
Unfortunately we would need a clear justification for updating the compiler. The most recent reply from Siemens says "It doesn't make sense to use a faulty tool" -- that is not enough to justify an update, particulary at this stage in DTS 9's lifecycle. We would need to know specifically what Siemens thinks is faulty. ie, a testcase that is mis-compiled or which gives a incorrect diagnostic that is critical to Siemens so that we could fully evaluate the request.
User tells they would like 9.3.1 to match https://vfxplatform.com/ specification. Otherwise, while not experiencing any specific issue, there is https://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/buglist.cgi?bug_status=RESOLVED&resolution=FIXED&target_milestone=9.3
Paulo, the standard cycle for DTS is a .0 major release in the fall and a .1 bugfix release in the spring. Further updates beyond those are restricted to major security issues or mission critical customer/partner bugfixes. Neither of the two justifications in c#7 would be considered sufficient by engineering or product management to issue an additional DTS release. The next planned DTS release is DTS 10 which will include gcc-10.x and is due out this fall.