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Intel C/C++ Compiler 8.0 Released

Posted by timothy on from the compatibility-rocks dept.

Peorth writes "Intel has released version 8.0 of their Intel C/C++ compiler for both Windows and Linux. This release has been rumored for a long time to contain 100% GCC source and binary compatibility. It seems great strides have been made in advancement of that goal, as well as of its performance, but it may have a long way to go yet. Has anyone had experiences with it yet, either good or bad?"

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  1. Re:What's the big deal? by stevesliva · · Score: 5, Funny
    Overall, it's probably not worth using unless you really need a compiler that generates fast code.
    Yeah! Who needs fast code anyways?? Real C coders use only "#pragma I'll do it my goddamn self!" statements and asm{} blocks! Real men don't need any stinkin' optimizing compilers other than their own beautiful minds.
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    Who do you get to be an expert to tell you something's not obvious? The least insightful person you can find? -J Roberts