Re: P4 compile options

Dave Jones (davej@codemonkey.org.uk)
Fri, 22 Nov 2002 09:26:59 +0000

On Fri, Nov 22, 2002 at 11:22:53AM -0200, Denis Vlasenko wrote:
> > This is already done in 2.5. (Well, the -march anyways)
> I'd say benefits of compiling p4-optimized code are questionable.

On what grounds ?

> Are you sure your kernel will run faster, not slower?
> Benchmark numbers? Or it's only warm and fuzzy feeling?

The kernel mailing list archives are that way --->

> Warm and fuzzy feelings of kernels compiled for very new processors
> quickly disappear when you try to boot e.g. 486 with them ;)

"Doctor, it hurts when I do this"

Dave

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