[Info-vax] Some VMS/x86 perf test data from WASD maintainer.

[Dave Froble]

On 5/2/2023 9:30 AM, Simon Clubley wrote:
> On 2023-04-29, Robert A. Brooks <FIRST.LAST at vmssoftware.com> wrote:
>>
>> Any performance numbers for VMS on X86_64 are not *that* interesting until it's
>> built with native optimizing compilers.
>>
>> Native compilers are becoming available, but the build process will take some
>> time to convert to a native build.
>>
>> I do not think (but am not sure) that V9.2-2 (scheduled for near the end of the
>> year) would be a native build.  Early builds of that version are being done
>> with cross compilers.
>>
>
> I am surprised at that.

I'd guess that  a procedure exists, and it's simple to just queue it up.  Since 
it's not really "production" without native build and native compilers, as you 
state below, no problem.


> I don't know about anyone else, but I don't really consider this to be even
> an early production release until it has been built with native compilers.
>
> Do you have a feeling for when VMS will finally be built using native
> compilers ?
>
> Simon.
>


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