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Re: i386 inline-asm string functions - some questions
On Sun, Dec 28, 2003 at 06:22:08PM -0800, Zack Weinberg wrote:
>
> Meh. I personally am convinced that the compiler can do a *much*
> better job, and that trying to improve bits/string.h and
> bits/string2.h is a waste of time; in fact, I've felt that they have
> *always* caused the generated code to get worse, from the day they
> were introduced. I once tried to get Uli to take them out again,
> with hard numbers to back me up, but he ignored me.
Who is Uli - Ulrich Drepper?
> So I have very little interest in pursuing any of your suggestions.
But I don't even try to have you to do so! I'm just trying to
understand what is/was happening. I very don't like the content of
bits/string[2].h too. And I don't want to offend you. I'm very
sorry, if so.
> If you want to keep at them, though, and come up with patches, feel
> free.
Ok.