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> > Remember that in some hardware (e.g. x86)
> > FP registers are used for bulk data transfer.
> > same thing applies when they are used in this way..
> 
> Yes, yes, the bulk transfer routines are required to trigger
> a lazy save and a restore, if necessary.

Nope, they are required to trigger an active save/restore.


Nate

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