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JULY 29, 2026
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A reviewer expresses concern that renaming a repository from 'gcc-TEST' to 'gcc' could be confusing.

Basile Starynkevitch voiced concerns about a proposed repository rename from ‘gcc-TEST’ to ‘gcc’, finding the change potentially confusing. The original proposal, from Claudio Bantaloukas, suggested the rename to clarify the repository’s status.

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  1. Basile STARYNKEVITCH reviewer

    Expresses concern that renaming the 'gcc-TEST' repository to 'gcc' is confusing, requesting better naming suggestions.

    “I think that renaming is extremely confusing. Not being a native English speaker I dare not suggest anything better.”

In Details

This discussion concerns the naming of GCC's source code repositories, specifically the potential confusion arising from renaming a repository like 'gcc-TEST' to simply 'gcc'. This touches on repository management and clarity for developers and users.

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