__/ [ Peter ] on Sunday 12 March 2006 22:17 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> Itanium allies fund open-source compiler work
>>
>> http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6048677.html
>>
>
> Because this is quickest and cheapest way of getting an industrial strength
> compiler for Itanium, even if the needed development has to be contributed
> back.
Should be fine with GNU. As long as the codebase is improved, why complain?
They could incorporate many processor-specific optimisations, which in turn
will boost performance for Linux in benchmarks (if Redmond authorises their
setting up despite the EULA).
Best wishes,
Roy
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