[patch] MIPS: Add new cpu names.

David Ung davidu@mips.com
Thu Nov 2 18:08:00 GMT 2006


David Daney wrote:
> David Ung wrote:
> 
>>
>> Hi, this patch adds additional mips cpu name to GCC, namely 
>> 4kec/4kem/4kep/24kec/24kef/24kex/34kc/34kf/34kx.  I've also remove the 
>> generic 24k name and opt for the user to use one of the more specific 
>> one indicating floating point (24kc/24kf/24kx), this is consistent 
>> with the existing use of names like the 4k/5k family.
>>
>> bootstrap native on linux and cross compiled ok.  Ok for mainline?
>>
> 
> How will removing the generic 24k name effect people that are already 
> using that option?
> 
> Would it make sense to leave the existing options and add the new ones? 
>  If not then please ignore this message.
> 

yes, that's the risk.  The compiler will give out an error " unrecognized 
command line option " telling the user to change it.
We can leave the generic option in if people feel nervous about it.  But I 
thought I should clean it up since there are no generic names for the 4k, 5k or 
the 34k.

David



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