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From: jmt@legend.cma.fr (Jean-Marc Tanzi)
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Subject: Re: 68010 upgrade
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Date: 16 May 91 12:28:22 GMT
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In article <1991May15.072712.22184@agora.rain.com>, robart@agora.rain.com (Robert Barton) writes:
> jmt@legend.cma.fr (Jean-Marc Tanzi) writes:
> > But, correct me if I'm wrong, some programs may hang. The way the 68000 and
> > the 68010 differ is hard to notice, except for the "MOVE FROM SR" instruction, 
> > which is protected on the 68010. 
> 
>   Yes, but this doesn't matter since Amiga programs which need to know the
> condition codes use the GetCC() function rather than the MOVE SR instruction.

Well, Amiga programs SHOULD use the GetCC() function, as they also SHOULD be
compatible with 68020/68030 cards. I am still pretty sure a few will fail.
If I could switch back easily to a pure 68000 , that would be ok, but having
to change the chips is a bit too hasardous, IMHO, for a slight 10% gain.

Anyway, I should be glad to hear from those who tried.

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