Intel C++ vs. gcc: New Numbers for New Versions

[Biagio Lucini]

On Wed, 4 Dec 2002, Scott Robert Ladd wrote:

> 
> In many ways, comparing gcc and Intel C++ is an apples-and-oranges affair,
> given that each has strengths in different areas. How to compare Intel's
> support for OpenMP against gcc's portability across platforms, that is the
> question.
> 

I had a chance to look at Intel's implementation of OpenMP on a Itanium
system and I was not really impressed. So, back into the topic of the
list: are there any plan to write an OpenMP compatible frontend for gcc?
I think that would be interesting and could bring the problem back to
apple and apple or orange and orange comparison (though this won't be the
main reason for developing it I guess...)

I've seen my question asked several time in the list, but no clear
answer. If there isn't any plan, I can volunteer, but I will need help by
as many of you as possible.

Biagio