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>   NW> #cheap shot on#
>   NW> This is one of the reasons why we stick w/older versions of GCC. :)
>   NW> #cheap shot off#
> 
> But the newer versions are quite a bit faster. I used to use Linux
> until recently and it uses 2.7.2 for everything, so it must be
> possible for FreeBSD too. It is a pity to ignore such easy performance
> gain.

I guarantee that I can make any code you can name run 50% faster.

Provided it does not have to produce correct output (a condition you
seem to be willing to accept).


					Terry Lambert
					terry@lambert.org
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