PH63978: FIX LINKAGE WHEN COMPILING WITH -MNO-RENT FOR PRIVATE CONSTANT STRINGS

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APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Fix linkage when compiling with -mno-rent for private constant
  strings
  

Local fix

• N/A
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED: IBM Open XL C/C++ 1.1 users who are          *
  *                 compiling with the -mno-rent option.         *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Testcases compiled with the -mno-rent   *
  *                      option may experience link errors.      *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION: Install the PTF if you are compiling with    *
  *                 the -mno-rent option.                        *
  ****************************************************************
  Private constant strings and some variables did not have the
  correct linkage when compiling with the -mno-rent option and
  crashes could occur if this option is used.
  

Problem conclusion

• Variables should be marked with the correct linkage when
  compiling with the -mno-rent option.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

  UI98965

Modules/Macros

• CNWPHPAX CNWSNPAX
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  C/C++ FOR MVS

• Fixed component ID

  56551210A

Applicable component levels

• R7C2 PSY UI98965

     UP24/12/03 P F412

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