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

[David Woodhouse]

On Fri, 2004-08-06 at 12:17 -0400, James Morris wrote:
> 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.

On first use, please. Don't slow the boot down.

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dwmw2

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