Native code generator on Intel Macs

Native code generator on Intel Macs

[Jeffrey A. Scofield]

Does anybody know if/when OCaml will be able to run natively (i.e.,
generate native code) on the new Intel Macs?  I assume the major
building blocks are already present but the cognoscenti still need to
hook them up the right way.

Obeisance and regards,

Jeff Scofield

Re: [Caml-list] Native code generator on Intel Macs

[Xavier Leroy]

> Does anybody know if/when OCaml will be able to run natively (i.e.,
> generate native code) on the new Intel Macs?

Shortly after a new shiny Intel MacBook lands on my desk.  The 15"
model is however too heavy for my taste; I'm tempted to wait for a
smaller, lighter model.

> I assume the major
> building blocks are already present but the cognoscenti still need to
> hook them up the right way.

Based on the PowerPC/MacOSX and PowerPC/Linux ports, I'd expect the
changes to the x86 code generator to be small.  If someone has an
Intel Mac and is willing to run a test for me (basically, compile a C
file of mine to assembler and mail me the generated assembly), that
would help planning the porting work.

- Xavier Leroy

Re: [Caml-list] Native code generator on Intel Macs

[Jeffrey J. Cook]

Hi Xavier,

If someone else hasn't already volunteered, we have a shiny new Intel
iMac that I can compile what you need on it -- unfortunately I do not
think I would be able to get you an account on the machine, however.

- Jeff

On 2/8/06, Xavier Leroy <Xavier.Leroy@inria.fr> wrote:
> > Does anybody know if/when OCaml will be able to run natively (i.e.,
> > generate native code) on the new Intel Macs?
>
> Shortly after a new shiny Intel MacBook lands on my desk.  The 15"
> model is however too heavy for my taste; I'm tempted to wait for a
> smaller, lighter model.
>
> > I assume the major
> > building blocks are already present but the cognoscenti still need to
> > hook them up the right way.
>
> Based on the PowerPC/MacOSX and PowerPC/Linux ports, I'd expect the
> changes to the x86 code generator to be small.  If someone has an
> Intel Mac and is willing to run a test for me (basically, compile a C
> file of mine to assembler and mail me the generated assembly), that
> would help planning the porting work.
>
> - Xavier Leroy
>
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