On Dec 2, 2013, at 4:06 PM, Phil Pennock <pdp@???> wrote:
> Folks,
>
> We have to decide on how to resolve a coding issue in Exim, and there
> are two fixes available. One fix adds a bunch of complexity. The other
> fix just starts using 64-bit integers. I _think_, that as we approach
> 2014, we can now rely upon 64-bit integers being available, but we don't
> want to leave a platform behind if it's still in use with Exim.
>
> At present, there are two uses of 64-bit integers in Exim:
>
> (1) In the DKIM code, which can be disabled;
> (2) Encapsulated behind int_eximarith_t which can be redefined on a
> per-platform basis.
>
> We do not ship with any redefinitions of int_eximarith_t, but someone
> might be doing so in local packaging.
>
> If our moving to rely upon 64-bit integers in the core of Exim would
> cause problems for your being able to use Exim, please speak up and let
> us know.
Will this affect any of the libperl hooks?
Todd
