Chapter 1: System and Compiler Overview

• The first section lists the new features of IRIX 6.2 and describes its compatibility with IRIX 5.x and Irix 6.1 (see Figure 1-1).

• The second section describes the various components of both the 64-bit compiler system and the 32-bit compiler.

• The third section describes the Kuck and Associates preprocessor (KAP), a major component of the 64-bit Fortran front end.

• The last section outlines the multiprocessing support provided by the MIPSpro compilers.

IRIX 6.2 Overview

Compiler System Components

Kuck and Associates Preprocessor (KAP)

Multiprocessing Support