What could C/C++ “lose” if they defined a standard ABI?

Question

The title says everything. I am talking about C/C++ specifically, because both consider this as \"implementation issue\". I think, defining a standard interface can ease bui

Answer 1

Execution speed would suffer drastically on a majority of platforms. So much so that it would likely no longer be reasonable to use the C language for a number of embedded platforms. The standards body could be liable for an antitrust suit brought by the makers of the various chips not compatible with the ABI.