From a buisness perspective, it makes little sense to invest in optimizing PPC mach-O immediately prior to adopting a different chip. Is this train of reasoning correct? Would apple's low level optimization for the G4 be reusable during 970 optimization?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'd guess the answer may be yes and yes. Perhaps the optimisation would be beneficial for the 970, but at the time the decision was made, Apple was uncertain of what the next chip would be. Now it seems the next chip will be the 970, perhaps the optimisation will be made.
[quote] Chicken Little anyone??? <hr></blockquote>
I think most people found it an interesting subject, and I learned a lot--but I wouldn't say folks were hyperbolic on the subject, with the possible exception of the fellow from Unsanity who started the discussion.
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From a buisness perspective, it makes little sense to invest in optimizing PPC mach-O immediately prior to adopting a different chip. Is this train of reasoning correct? Would apple's low level optimization for the G4 be reusable during 970 optimization?</strong><hr></blockquote>
I'd guess the answer may be yes and yes. Perhaps the optimisation would be beneficial for the 970, but at the time the decision was made, Apple was uncertain of what the next chip would be. Now it seems the next chip will be the 970, perhaps the optimisation will be made.
I think most people found it an interesting subject, and I learned a lot--but I wouldn't say folks were hyperbolic on the subject, with the possible exception of the fellow from Unsanity who started the discussion.
That GCC optimization pretty much circumvents the entire dilemma, and PPC specific GCC 3.x development is ramping up considerably these days.