Re: [PATCH] Re-implemented i586 asm AES (updated)

From: James Morris
Date: Fri Aug 06 2004 - 11:25:07 EST


On Fri, 6 Aug 2004, Andi Kleen wrote:

> You could use .altinstructions to patch a jump in at runtime
> based on CPU capabilities. Assuming MMX is really faster of course.

Neat. The latter could be measured at boot.


- James
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