Re: [AD] gcc 3.x workaround.

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On 2001-11-30, Henrik Stokseth <hstokset@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On Friday 30 November 2001 16:31, Eric Botcazou wrote:
> 
> > > i have removed all instances of -fomit-frame-pointer optimalisations from
> > > the makefiles in preparation for the stable release. please don't touch
> > > this.
> >
> > I disagree: the x86 platform is well-known for its scarcity of registers,
> > so having one less register to use may have significant performance hits.

Angelo and I also think this change should be rolled back.  The
current gcc 3.x releases are not widespread yet, AFAIK.  A warning can
be added somewhere in the documentation, or a configure-like test (but
IMHO that's unnecessary).



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