Does gcc violate the ia64 ABI?

[John David Anglin]

> The rule says gp much be valid at entry and exit, period. It states
> 
> ---
> The effect of the rules is that gp must be treated as scratch register
> at the point of call (i.e., it must be saved by the caller), and it must
> be preserved from entry to exit.

> A violation is a violation. There is no slight violation.

Okay officer you got me, don't shoot!  You already got me in the leg.
I promise I won't do any more of those nasty tail calls, use thunks or
jump on trampolines ...

Dave
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J. David Anglin                                  dave.anglin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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