On Wednesday 18 July 2007, Chris Jones wrote: >> Since requirements for computers are more intense now, building 32-bit >> with SSE/SSE2 by default would make sense, especially if a 20% >> improvement is noticed in comparison. > >Note that not all 32 bit processors have the SSE/SSE2 extensions - This >is why gcc does not enable this by default in 32 bit mode. All 64 bit >processes do so gcc can safely enable it by default, knowing that its >not going to generate code that some processors cannot run. > >Chris My 32 bit Athlon XP-2800 cpu has the SSE extension according to dmidecode. How would one go about enabling this in the kernel's Makefile? Thanks. -- Cheers, Gene "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author) Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself. -- A.H. Weiler
