On 1/8/06, Peter Memishian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > #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.
They *are* causing problems - present tense, not future :(
>
> --
> meem
>
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Regards,
Cyril
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