x86 regression: optimizer bug in 1.1 and dev

[Jeffrey A Law]

  In message < 9811100808.AA14890@modi.xraylith.wisc.edu >you write:
  > Hit the send button too soon, sorry.
  > 
  > > Excess precision on x86 issue I suspect.
  > > 
  > > -ffloat-store makes it go away. 
  > > 
  > 
  > I completely forgot about this little gem.
  > 
  > Is this something that we should always be adding to our compile flags
  > on x86?
It's a subject of great debate.

I've been told (and believe) it has severe impacts on x86 performance.

jeff