_Jv_InitClass calls in static methods

[Anthony Green]

Godmar wrote:
> An alternative solution is to generate an indirect function call
> via a function pointer that is assigned to each static method. 

> Is this something people have already considered?

Yes...
http://sourceware.cygnus.com/ml/java-discuss/1999-q3/msg00119.html
http://sourceware.cygnus.com/ml/java-discuss/1999-q3/msg00124.html

> If so, are there any reasons to not do it that way?

Not that I'm aware of.  The only suggestion I have is that it be a
configure time option.

AG

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