Patches for faster interface dispatch, type checking

[Godmar Back]

 Cool!

>From a quick look at it though, I don't think it's 100% correct.
I don't see any checks for NoSuchMethodError and I also don't see
how you handle the java.lang.Object case.  

I may be mistaken though: Does it work?

	- Godmar

> 
> For those who don't watch the java-patches list, I just posted my
> patches to implement Per Bothner's constant-time dispatch and type
> checking techniques over there. Interface-heavy code should see a
> significant performance boost. Please take a look and test it!
> 
>  http://sourceware.cygnus.com/ml/java-patches/1999-q4/msg00078.html
> 
>  http://sourceware.cygnus.com/ml/java-patches/1999-q4/msg00080.html
> 
> regards
> 
>   [ bryce ]
>