[PATCH] Optimize x*x*x*x*x*x using 3 multiplications.

[Michael Matz]

Hi,

On Thu, 31 Jul 2003, Richard Kenner wrote:

>     Like I said it's an experiment still, not thought for inclusion.
>
> Sure, but comments should be the *first* thing written, so that they guide
> the code.

Like with every rule stated in this absolute way, I disagree with it.
Though I understand what you are getting at.

> If you are posting something for review, the comments will say more
> about it than the code itself and will be much quicker to read.

I hear you.  And I said, that it wasn't meant for review.


Ciao,
Michael.