> #ifndef __sparc
 >         x86 specific code
 > #endif
 > 
 > I found it a strange way of coding. There must be some explanation for
 > this style instead of usual
 > 
 > #ifdef __i386
 >         x86 specific code
 > #endif
 > 
 > Can someone elaborate, please.

I can't speak to that specific piece of code, but in general I'd regard
instances of what you describe above as bugs, as they will cause problems
when porting to new architectures.

--
meem
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