> > Is that why intel put a lot effort into creating the x32 ABI? > > no becasue it needs also rebuilding because it is a NEW ABI > it is only interesting for embedded devices
Far from it. x32 is designed for performance. There are many applications where the additional space occupied by 64bit pointers is a measurable performance hit, but you still want to use the 64bit features of the CPU in all other respects. > the last 4 years not a single i686 package installed > and the world still turns - i686 was yesterday Maybe but 32bit processors are still shipping today and with applications that mean they won't be gone for many years to come. Many current netbooks are still 32bit (sometimes 32bit processors sometimes artificially crippled by the netbook manufacturer). Alan -- users mailing list users@lists.fedoraproject.org To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users Guidelines: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines Have a question? Ask away: http://ask.fedoraproject.org
