On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 17:27:49 -0400, Vester Thacker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
...
Sorry, I forgot to mention the article that led to my earlier
question: http://www.unix.org/version2/whatsnew/lp64_wp.html
Perhaps it is just a propaganda piece, but I can't discern the difference.
I suppose there are many valid reasons to use LLP64 over LP64. Anyhow,
I am just being curious and poking things with a stick rather than
implying any criticism.
--vester
That article dates from 1997-98. It says:
... are best served if there is a single choice widespread in the
emerging 64-bit systems. This removes a source of subtle errors in
porting to a 64-bit environment, and encourages more rapid
exploitation of the technology options.
I think that's backwards, you get sloppy in a monoculture.
--jim
