.bss section in C++ and gcc 2.95.2

[M. Schwartz]

Hello,

I've noticed that gcc 2.95.2 doesn't use the .bss section for global 
uninitialized data (even if it is just builtins like char's or int's) when 
compiling C++ files (.cc extensions).
When I compile the exact same program with a .c extension, I do get a .bss 
section.
I haven't seen any previous postings in the subject and the manual doesn't 
say anything except for:
1) There is -fcommon which is not recommended for C++ usage. (The manual 
says random crashes may occur)
2) There is a cryptic remark which says that there is no need to explicitly 
set that section of variables or function (using "attribute") since there is 
a better way to control the section allocation in C++. Nothing further is 
said.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

M. Schwartz
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