optimization/2001: [3.2/3.3 regression] Inordinately long compile times in reload CSE regs

[Steven Bosscher]

http://gcc.gnu.org/cgi-bin/gnatsweb.pl?cmd=view%20audit-trail&database=gcc&pr=2001

Richard Henderson posted a patch for this a week ago:
http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2003-03/msg01478.html

I have successfully bootstrapped and regtested the patch on 
i586-pc-linux-gnu.
 Richard, I suppose you did the same on alpha?

If so, can the patch be commited and the PR be closed?

Greetz
Steven