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Re: Executor/NS
>>>>> "KELMAN" == KELMAN <KELMAN@FCRFV2.NCIFCRF.GOV> writes:
KELMAN> I know that the new version is not out yet, but I have
KELMAN> a general question. Does E/NS on Motorola know that it is
KELMAN> on a Moto machine, and doesn't have to emulate the CPU?
KELMAN> Can (will?) it be able to use the FPU?
Executor provided binary compatibility on 68k-based NeXTs before we
had a 68LC040 emulator. On such machines, Executor uses the 68040
directly. Executor/68k allows the FPU to be used directly as well,
although keep in mind that most Mac programs don't attempt to use the
FPU directly.
-Mat
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