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authortege <tege@gmplib.org>2000-03-17 07:08:03 +0100
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* Convert `.s' files to `.asm'.
* Port to Cray T3D/E systems.
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This directory contains mpn functions optimized for DEC Alpha processors.
+ALPHA ASSEMBLY RULES AND REGULATIONS
+
+The `.prologue N' pseudo op marks the end of instruction that needs
+special handling by unwinding. It also says whether $27 is really
+needed for computing the gp. The `.mask M' pseudo op says which
+registers are saved on the stack, and at what offset in the frame.
+
+Cray code is very very different...
+
+
RELEVANT OPTIMIZATION ISSUES
EV4