[parisc-linux] 64 byte alignment

Will Newton will@misconception.org.uk
Sat, 31 Aug 2002 01:10:38 +0100


On Saturday 31 Aug 2002 12:57 am, Randolph Chung wrote:

> nullification only applies to one instruction. you probably need a
> branch there.

I know, but I figured clearing the low 6 bits on an already aligned pointer 
would do no damage.

> another good way to do this is to write what you want in C, and tell gcc
> to tell you what you want :-)

Thanks! I trust gcc somewhat more than I do myself at this stage. :)