[GHC] #8955: Syscall intrinsic

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#8955: Syscall intrinsic
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        Reporter:  schyler  |            Owner:
            Type:  feature  |           Status:  new
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        Priority:  normal   |          Version:  7.6.3
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  Compiler                  |     Architecture:  Unknown/Multiple
      Resolution:           |       Difficulty:  Moderate (less than a day)
Operating System:           |       Blocked By:
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Comment (by carter):

 I think doing this requires the static argument tooling I've been finally
 putting some time into.
 Also I think you're grossly understating the amount of work needed :)

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