that is true (using the vanilla code by default) but it can still be done (more whitepapers below) :
- Building Linux* Kernel with Intel(R) C++ Compiler for Linux 10.0 (2007) [1] "...Conclusion: Intel(R) C++ Compiler is highly compatible with GNU Compiler. We've successfully compiled Linux kernel 2.4.21 and 2.6.9 with Intel C++ Compiler on IA-32, Intel(R) 64 and IA-64, with a small wrapper script and a limited number of temporary source patches. .." - The Impact of Compiling a LINUX Kernel with INTEL C/C++ Compiler on Computer Clusters Used by Science (2006) [2] [1] ftp://download.intel.com/support/performancetools/c/linux/sb/linuxkernelbuildwhitepaper.pdf [2] http://www.iit.bas.bg/PECR_en/56/78-85.pdf On Wed, Feb 27, 2008 at 11:33 AM, Orlando Andico <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: .... > But my point is: the Linux kernel and all its userland is built with > GCC. My understanding is that the kernel won't build with the Intel > compiler. So compared to other software which is built with the better > compiler, Linux will always be on the losing end. _________________________________________________ Philippine Linux Users' Group (PLUG) Mailing List [email protected] (#PLUG @ irc.free.net.ph) Read the Guidelines: http://linux.org.ph/lists Searchable Archives: http://archives.free.net.ph
