Re: RFD: x32 ABI system call numbers

[H. Peter Anvin]

On 08/29/2011 07:16 PM, Kyle Moffett wrote:
> 
> The goal of x32 as I understand it is to allow 32-bit x86 programs to
> use all the nifty extra registers and faster instructions (IE: syscall)
> without needing to deal with the 2x memory overhead of 64-bit
> pointers.
> 

That is the major goal.  A minor goal is to bring x86-64 goodness to
those who have an (irrational) fear of 64 bits thinking it is a major
porting effort.  Thus, *source-level* porting effort matters, but it is
completely subordinate to the major goal.

	-hpa

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H. Peter Anvin, Intel Open Source Technology Center
I work for Intel.  I don't speak on their behalf.

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