On Thu, Feb 08, 2001 at 12:01:47AM +0100, Mike Nordell wrote:
> Paul Rohr wrote:
> > > void IE_Exp_PalmDoc::_zero_fill(register char * p,register int len)
>
> This I can only say is an error in itself. For example: Is any version of
> e.g. gcc really that "dumb" that it trusts a users suggestion to use a
> register? On x86?! The only CPU with basically less registers than you have
> digits on your hand, _even if you loose your thumb_!
>
I highly doubt gcc actually does what you tell it here. However, I
was unable to find mention of the register keyword in the GCC manual.
What does MSVC do with it?
> I'd go for removing those attempts to make anything a register variable.
> Actually, I'd like to ban the "register" keyword.
Good idea. David, does this need the register? I can't think of any
reason to.
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