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SubjectRe: RFD: x32 ABI system call numbers
> > The only programs which really care are those which map many gigs
> > of stuff into memory (IE: big databases, etc).
>
> You mean anything that mmaps a file?
> 2-3GB is not a whole lot these days.

For most stuff its a lot, and most apps that mmap files mmap the bits
they need. O_LARGEFILE and 64bit time_t do make sense though.

> 2Gb is a very similar thing as Linus y2038, just you're much more
> likely to hit it.

Also if using a 64bit time_t means less compat gunge it makes things much
easier. At that point 32bit time_t becomes a userspace/library thunking
problen.

> IMHO the only excuse right now for 32bit is to use it in a JIT
> that can dynamically expand the pointer. Or for old binaries.

Or for a lot of code which runs way faster in 32bit pointer mode. Less
memory, smaller cache footprint.

Alan


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