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From: "Alaric B. Williams" <alaric AT abwillms DOT demon DOT co DOT uk>
To: David Cantrell <david AT diablo DOT eimages DOT co DOT uk>
Date: Fri, 16 May 1997 21:54:08 +0000
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Subject: Re: OpenDOS graphics drivers
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> > Ok, if 32 bit is more "efficient" then it must be "faster". No?
> 
> 32-bit programming is more efficient because:
> 
> o I can easily use large data structures
> o I can port code from other OSes more easily

 => C is a dead poor programming language, if you have to care what 
    word size you're using!!!

Modern LISPs give you ranged integers. Sigh...

(integer 0 256)
(integer 0 100)

The compiler chooses a suitable bit width...

> -- David Cantrell, http://www.thepentagon.com/nukeemup/index.html

ABW
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Alaric B. Williams (alaric AT abwillms DOT demon DOT co DOT uk)

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