as further thing to consider, have 3.5.10 and R14 been compiled in the same configuration (either release-release or debug-debug)? On some intensive programs I noticed a speed difference ratio or 3-to- 1 between the two.
3-to-1 ratio --- which one was faster?
Speaking of debugging, does including the debugging symbols affect run-time operation? I would not think so but on old hardware might that be true? I wonder because now in hindsight I remember I never built or installed the debugging symbols for the 3.5.10 or TDE 3.5.x packages. (I'm still not letting newer versions of X and the kernel off the hook. Just wondering out loud.)
Darrell
3-to-1 ratio --- which one was faster?
Speaking of debugging, does including the debugging symbols affect run-time operation?
Sorry, perhaps it wasn't that clear. The release version is quicker. The difference is in the optimization options used when compiling in release mode instead of debug mode.
as further thing to consider, have 3.5.10 and R14 been compiled in the same configuration (either release-release or debug-debug)? On some intensive programs I noticed a speed difference ratio or 3-to- 1 between the two.
3-to-1 ratio --- which one was faster?
Speaking of debugging, does including the debugging symbols affect run-time operation?
No. The symbols are only loaded by specialized tools such as gdb for generating proper backtraces and aiding in interactive debugging. TDE can load the symbols as well during backtrace generation if enabled at compile time.
Tim
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