Bob,

I read it both ways clearly the coffee wasn't working
yet. The point of my reply  was as much for everyone
else to be clear that for this one small controversial subject
that we finally came up with a definitive answer.

Now if I can just get my mind reading compiler to parse
incoming brain waves before and after coffee. :-)

Thanks

w..




Bob Axtell wrote:

> Walter, I was kidding. I know your stuff is good.
>
> --Bob
>
> Walter Banks wrote:
> > Bob,
> >
> > Re-read what I said it was a very different statement. The statement was about
> > translating an ASM program to a HLL. In that process the HLL will generate
> > equal of less code. It basically negates the need to switch to asm for pure code
> > efficiency reasons. It has some portability advantages as well.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > w..
> >
> >
> > Bob Axtell wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Walter Banks wrote:
> >>
> >>> We make sure that any asm program can be written in equal or less space
> >>> in a HLL language before each compiler release. (This is true for the
> >>> MPC that is about to be released as well) The argument basically
> >>> is if every machine instruction can be coded in the HLL  and generates
> >>> a single instruction then any asm program can be written in HLL will generate
> >>> equal or less code.  (Compiler optimizations may reduce the generated code)
> >>>
> >>>
> >> I am, frankly, utterly speechless. This is the most amazing statement I
> >> have ever read.That pretty well
> >> nails it. A high level language that is equal to or always beats
> >> assembler. Well- like they say- if you live
> >> long enough, you've seen everything. All that's left is to kiss the
> >> blarney stone.
> >>
> >> I just gotta buy your stuff <G>.
> >>
> >> --Bob Axtell
> >>
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