Mark Landin wrote:
>
> In article <[log in to unmask]>,, Richard Gambrell (aka
> [log in to unmask]) says...
> >
> >
> >How 'bout GNU C++ and curses? Then you can easily port to HPUX on the
> >HP/Intel chip the next time you need a performance boast.
> >
>
> Even if they are already on a maxed out 996/800, there is still the PA-8000
> in the wings before you have to worry about needing the HP/Intel vaporware
> chip.
>
> And this is the first time I've seen a port to HP-UX as a way to get a
> performance *boost*! :)
>
 
Guess I got my "boosts" mixed up. Should have said, some "future" performance
boast.
 
I forgot to put the little simley on the end of the sentence quoted above.
At least, I hope it turns out to be a joke.
 
A better reason to do c++ and curses is you can port to the whole "open"
computing market - since it would start with Posix, the port would be
quite easy.
 
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