Regarding PPC architecture, assembly etc.: The 32-bit PowerPC architecture and assembly language are extensively (including caches, MMU etc.) described e.g., here:
http://www.freescale.com/files/product/doc/MPCFPE32B.pdf On the FreeScale (motorola) site you can also find documents describing AltiVec and processor specific (e.g., 'G4' vs. 'G3') implementation details. I recommend to also peeking at the SYSVR4 ABI specification which defines things like calling conventions, register usage and the like: http://www.omega-environment.com/documentation/SVR4abippc.pdf Note that as always these links may be obsolete shortly as the commercial world just loves to rearrange their websites faster than the weather changes. google is your friend. HTH -- Till PS: I'm not subscribed to the list. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

