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Re: i386 inline-asm string functions - some questions
Denis Zaitsev <zzz@anda.ru> writes:
> 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?
Yes.
>> 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.
No offense was taken, and I'm sorry I was so short.
I meant to indicate that I lack the time even to consider the rest of
your message at any length, so I cannot answer the questions you
raise. Again I apologize.
zw