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Comment on finally rebuilding by Steve

Steve — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:05:02 +0000

For a modern desktop, building with -Os you won’t notice much differences, yes … but in working with small systems with an incredible small amount of space and memory, your compiler settings will make a huge difference.

Comment on finally rebuilding by Mart Raudsepp

Mart Raudsepp — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:34:55 +0000

I basically also wanted to say what Tamas already said.
I guess I can add that if you have big CPU caches, which a Pentium D has I believe, then I don’t see how -Os can be good in any way. I generally don’t think twice about using -O2 if I have 1MB of L2 cache at least. If it’s some old thing with some 256KB CPU cache, then I do ponder for a while before choosing though

Comment on finally rebuilding by Tamas

Tamas — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:28:13 +0000

The -Os in GCC does not help with memory constrained systems, as it reduces only the code size, which makes up only a negligible proportion of an average desktop applications memory usage.

Also generally it’s not slower than other optimization levels in GCC. It uses almost the same optimizations as -O2, except for missing a couple ones that increase the code size. The result should be a 0-5% performance hit, however the smaller code helps with cache locality, thus it sometimes improves performance over -O2.

Furthermore, compiler optimization barely makes any difference for typical desktop applications, they are hardly CPU bound.

Comment on what i’m watching, part two by PoeticIntensity

PoeticIntensity — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:48:21 +0000

Just thought I’d let ya know that I saw “Martian Child”, and I must say. It rocked. Loved it.

Take care, bro.

Comment on comcast cable tv upgrade by James Folsom

James Folsom — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:27:10 +0000

If you do a little research, you will find that you can re-program your remote (or get a a fancier programmable remote) to map a 30 second skip button. I can’t remember, where I looked because I programmed mine over a year ago, and promptly forgot how. For that matter bresnan remotes can be reprogrammed and remapped however you like.

Comment on grand central by Steve

Steve — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:20:53 +0000

They disabled the invites for now. Poopie. The only way I got one is my brother had one from like 5 months ago.

Comment on grand central by Brian

Brian — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:12:16 +0000

I have been trying to get a grand central number for a while now and haven’t found anyone to invite me. can you help me with that?

Comment on novelty overload by moonboots

moonboots — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:52:26 +0000

Take it easy, your life takes priority over your dev duties.

Comment on grand central by Steve

Steve — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:46:40 +0000

LOL, that’s great. I am prepared for Superman’s evil twin. I just hope I don’t get cancer in the meantime.

Comment on grand central by jvs

jvs — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:52:04 +0000

hmm, at least you are safe when the day should come when superman turns evil I have lived in a 300 years old house once… *great*

Comment on grand central by Steve

Steve — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:30:36 +0000

I found out today why I don’t get any coverage, the Comcast guy explained it to me. It’s the house I’m in. It’s about 90 years old (really) and built with kryptonite (his words) so getting a signal out is really hard. Plus, in my neighborhood there’s not any places to put a transponder. Ah well.

Comment on grand central by jvs

jvs — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:46:22 +0000

hmm, no cell phone coverage? I would not have thought, that this is possible at yours here, in austria you will have a hard time finding a spot, that has no cell phone coverage, at least at cities…

Comment on moving out by Greg

Greg — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:47:39 +0000

nice work jonny– when are you going to send us your new address?

Comment on fairmont park by jvs

jvs — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:37:29 +0000

cool. you posted this at 6:43. when did you leave the house for skating?

Comment on moving out by jvs

jvs — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:55:55 +0000

amazing! great you could manage this so fast if you need help with moving, I’m your man… (as soon as I won in the lottery and can afford the prize for a ticket to the states…) No, seriously, that’s great for you. HVAC++

Comment on moving out by Ben de Groot

Ben de Groot — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:17:43 +0000

Hey man, glad you found a better apartment! I know how the heat can drive one crazy… I hope the move will be smooth.

Comment on it came from the sun! by Greg

Greg — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:21:18 +0000

bummer about the heat. I like the library idea. all the box fans at walmart for $10/ea. is a good idea too. Although it sounds like downing lots of ice cream may work too…

Comment on it came from the sun! by Steve

Steve — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:02:27 +0000

Thanks for the advice guys, I appreciate it. I actually am gonna sleep in the kitchen for a bit. Holy cow.

Comment on it came from the sun! by nightmorph

nightmorph — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:36:49 +0000

GO TO THE LIBRARY.

Libraries have air conditioning and wifi. And books. And other stuff.

Seriously, libraries are the place to be to have a wild time.

Comment on it came from the sun! by jvs

jvs — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:05:53 +0000

stay in the kitchen I hope you get well soon.