[GHC] #11443: SPECIALIZE pragma does not work + compilation times regression in GHC 8.0-rc1

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#11443: SPECIALIZE pragma does not work + compilation times regression in GHC
8.0-rc1
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        Reporter:  danilo2           |                Owner:
            Type:  bug               |               Status:  new
        Priority:  highest           |            Milestone:  8.0.2
       Component:  Compiler          |              Version:  8.0.1-rc1
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
 Type of failure:  Compile-time      |  Unknown/Multiple
  performance bug                    |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):
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Changes (by bgamari):

 * status:  infoneeded => new


Comment:

 Oh dear, this one somehow slipped through the cracks during the release
 cycle; I'll try to have a look this week.

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