On 5 January 2012 22:47, Walter Bright <newshound2@digitalmars.com> wrote:
On 1/5/2012 1:02 AM, Manu wrote:
My argument is that even IF the compiler some day attempts to make vector
optimisations to float[4] arrays, the raw hardware should be exposed first, and
allow programmers to use it directly. This starts with a language defined
(platform independant) v128 type.

Manu, I appreciate your expertise in this manner, which I lack. I think you've made a great case. Can you flesh this out with more specific suggestions on what language changes would work best?

Love to. I'll give it some thorough thought. There's more details than I think most would expect...