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Subject: Re: Patches to compile the kernel with Intel's C/C++ compiler
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> What are the benefits of running an icc compiled kernel?

The main reason for icc development is to support IA-64 because EPIC archit=
ecture is very demanding on the compiler side. That's why the real benefi=
t should be apparent with an IA-64 computer eventually.

Does this patch work for IA-64?