[GHC] #1257: Bytecode generator can't handle unboxed tuples

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#1257: Bytecode generator can't handle unboxed tuples
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              Reporter:  igloo       |            Owner:
                  Type:  bug         |           Status:  closed
              Priority:  high        |        Milestone:  7.4.1
             Component:  GHCi        |          Version:  6.6
            Resolution:  wontfix     |         Keywords:
      Operating System:              |     Architecture:  Unknown/Multiple
  Unknown/Multiple                   |       Difficulty:  Unknown
       Type of failure:              |       Blocked By:
  None/Unknown                       |  Related Tickets:
             Test Case:  dsrun014    |
              Blocking:              |
Differential Revisions:              |
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Changes (by rodlogic):

 * cc: hvr (added)


Comment:

 Could someone expand a bit on why there are infinite family of return
 conventions for unboxed tuples? And possibly how could this restriction be
 lifted?

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