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From: dsimon@eniac.seas.upenn.edu (Derron Simon)
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Subject: Just rambling about optimization...
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Date: 8 May 91 22:59:13 GMT
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One utility I was looking for about a year ago is an optimizer for C code
that can parse and optimize the original source.  I don't know why this hasn't
been attempted by any PD writers.  It is definately non-trivial, but I'm 
surprised no one has ever attempted it.  Think about it, a global or local
optimizer with full portable C source...  doesn't it make you smile.  Well,
has anyone heard of anything along this line, or have any opinions on the
matter. 



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