Re: [F.A.Q.] perf ABI backwards and forwards compatibility

From: Ingo Molnar
Date: Tue Nov 08 2011 - 06:36:19 EST



* Peter Zijlstra <a.p.zijlstra@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The ABI yes, the tool no, the tool very much relies on some newer
> ABI parts. Supporting fallbacks isn't always possible/wanted.

Yeah, sure - and an older tool cannot possibly support newer features
either.

Thanks,

Ingo
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