Re: [AD] 64bit CPU detection patch

[aj <aj@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> > also, there is a note near  it    (in the
> > /allegro4.1.17/src/i386/icpu.c  line 118)
> > that says:
> >
> > cpu_model = (reg[0] & 0xF0) >> 4;  //Note: Pentium 4 = 0xF -> needs
> changing.
> >
> >
> > what is it that needs changing ? i dont understand what it means?
>
> No idea... I think it means that cpu_model=0xf if the CPU is a Pentium 4,
> but why and what else it should be I don't know.
>
> > but if its wrong, i'd like to get it fixed asap.
>
> So would I. Does it actually work as it should? If not, what should Pentium
> 4 identification code look like?


i have a file i got from somewhere on the net that does a lot of 
identification work, but it uses many methods and makes many 
presumptions,  i am not feeling like i should just quote it without further 
study..
i also use win32 api calls to get info which is inappropriate for allegro.
i also use windows registery querys to confirm that the win32api, my 
net-found code and CPU-Z (windows CPU ID app) are all saying the same 
thing.. when i get back (after jan15) i will do more research.



> > (i go holiday for a week, expect no reply until after 15jan).
>
> Enjoy your vacation.


thank you, i will.