Re: Fastcode CPUID Unit


Which functions do you use?

Almost all, with the exception of CPUID. (and in commercial code)
The problem I have with CPUID is that the exceptions add just too much unasked for code and... Have a close look: it allocates memory!
This should not be part of low level code but should be decided by the programmer.
The granularity of the rtl has grown to become *very* bad ( f.e. variants.pas, sysutils.pas). fastcoders should (and do..) avoid using both, otherwise they do not do the compiler itself the justice it deserves.
(Professionally I do not mind, but my hobby is writing small programs with a big S that are still fully featured win32 execuatables using Delphi and KOL) I hate codebloat!
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