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Subject: Argument passing on MIPS 1.31 C compiler
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Date: 28 Feb 91 00:13:00 GMT
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Does anybody know what the argument passing convention for the
MIPS C compiler (1.31) is. The assembly language programmers guide
for Silicon Graphics' IRIS-4D machines goes part way to providing the
answer, but does not appear to give the general rule.

                      Thanks,
                      David Lomax