Date: Fri, 13 Aug 1999 12:21:30 -0400 From: "NO DATA" <anorak@topsecret.net> To: "freebsd-questions@FreeBSD. ORG" <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: options MATH_EMULATE Message-ID: <NDBBJDFMIMOCFNNCEKADOEGMCOAA.anorak@topsecret.net>
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(the only dumb question is the one not asked - so here's two:) How can I tell if I have a math emulator? What is the penalty for including either of these lines in my kernel if it is not needed? quote from the handbook: ================================================ options MATH_EMULATE This line allows the kernel to simulate a math co-processor if your computer does not have one (386 or 486SX). If you have a Pentium, a 486DX, or a 386 or 486SX with a separate 387 or 487 chip, you can comment this line out. Note: The normal math co-processor emulation routines that come with FreeBSD are not very accurate. If you do not have a math co-processor, and you need the best accuracy, I recommend that you change this option to GPL_MATH_EMULATE to use the superior GNU math support, which is not included by default for licensing reasons. ================================================ thanks To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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