[U-Boot-Users] [MIPS] CPU-dependent compiler/assembler options for optimization

[Wolfgang Denk <wd@denx.de>]

Dear Shinya,

in message <4839885F.6070801@ruby.dti.ne.jp> you wrote:
> 
> > There are still people out there  who  use  ancient  toolchains  like
> > gcc-2.95. Do we really have to break compatibility here?
> 
> This patch adds,
> - support more CPU variants other than MIPS 4K
> - without changing the code.
> 
> In other words, every U-Boot/MIPS user other than MIPS 4K must change
> cpu/mips/config.mk as he wants.
> 
> I thought this patch is more beneficial for MIPS users even if breaking
> old gcc 2.96 support. That's all.

Maybe you can implement  this  in  a  way  that  still  supports  old
environments at least at the same level as the current code does?

> I don't want to argue with you about this issue. If you disagree, I'll
> drop this from my queue. I don't mind, I can live without this change.

Please don't misunderstand me - I don't want to stop you or to put
obstacles in your way. I just want to make sure we keep the bigger
picture in mind.

Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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