Why are drivers and firmwares almost always written in C or ASM and not C++?

Asked 2010-01-11T01:34:25.463

I am just curious why drivers and firmwares almost always are written in C or Assembly, and not C++?

I have heard that there is a technical reason for this.

Does anyone know this?

Lots of love, Louise

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Windows drivers are written in C++.
Linux drivers are written in c because the kernel is written in c.

answered 2010-01-11T01:39:00.137