23 Dec 2007 18:43
Re: NetBSD 4 sets optimized for specific m68k processors
Tim & Alethea Larson <thelarsons3 <at> cox.net>
2007-12-23 17:43:13 GMT
2007-12-23 17:43:13 GMT
John Klos wrote: > I've gotten into the habit of compiling NetBSD with processor specific > optimizations for some added speed. I regularly use m68060 compiled sets > on two Amigas and m68040 compiled sets on two m68k Macs, so I'd consider > them pretty well tested. I don't have any m68030 Macs, so it'd be good > to get some feedback should anyone test these. > > The optimized binaries are noticeably snappier with regards to commonly > used, CPU intensive stuff. For instance, ssh logins, at least > subjectively, feel a bit quicker than with generic sets. > > If you're interested in using them, you can get them from here: > > ftp://boobookitty.ziaspace.com/pub/netbsd-4/amiga-040/binary/sets/ > ftp://boobookitty.ziaspace.com/pub/netbsd-4/amiga-060/... > ftp://boobookitty.ziaspace.com/pub/netbsd-4/mac68k-030/... > ftp://boobookitty.ziaspace.com/pub/netbsd-4/mac68k-040/... > > (the machine hosting the files, by the way, is a colocated Quadra 605 > running the '040 optimized sets; see http://boobookitty.ziaspace.com/ > for pictures) > > Feedback would be most welcome. I did a minimal upgrade (kern/base/etc) on my Mystic CC. That went well, especially since I remembered to run postinstall to fix things up this time. Haven't had much time to do anything beyond that, but I'm looking forward to trying things out. Especially if I can revive my Q840, too.(Continue reading)
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