[GHC] #7401: Can't derive instance for Eq when datatype has no constructor, while it is trivial do do so.

[GHC]

#7401: Can't derive instance for Eq when datatype has no constructor, while it is
trivial do do so.
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        Reporter:  jpbernardy        |                   Owner:  osa1
            Type:  feature request   |                  Status:  new
        Priority:  normal            |               Milestone:  7.12.1
       Component:  Compiler          |                 Version:  7.6.1
      Resolution:                    |                Keywords:  deriving,
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |  newcomer
 Type of failure:  GHC rejects       |            Architecture:
  valid program                      |  Unknown/Multiple
      Blocked By:                    |               Test Case:
 Related Tickets:                    |                Blocking:
                                     |  Differential Revisions:  Phab:D978
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Changes (by RyanGlScott):

 * cc: RyanGlScott (added)


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