Re: [PATCH] Re-implemented i586 asm AES (updated)

[Jörn Engel]

On Fri, 6 August 2004 12:17:59 -0400, James Morris wrote:
> On Fri, 6 Aug 2004, Andi Kleen wrote:
> 
> > You could use .altinstructions to patch a jump in at runtime
> > based on CPU capabilities. Assuming MMX is really faster of course.
> 
> Neat.  The latter could be measured at boot.

Or lazily on first usage.  If it doesn't have to be done at boot time,
why delay the user with it?

Jörn

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