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To: dhellman who wrote (204314)7/6/2006 11:00:24 AM
From: setiRespond to of 275872
 

Could SUN (or anyone) build a co-processor dedicated to JAVA? Would such a thing make a substantial difference in performance running java apps?


I am inclined to say no. Java is a general purpose programming language. General purpose microprocessors such as Opteron are already designed for such, with lots of balances and tradeoffs. It's not as if Java is a limited set of operations like encryption for example.



To: dhellman who wrote (204314)7/6/2006 11:00:32 AM
From: DRBESRespond to of 275872
 
piece of cake



To: dhellman who wrote (204314)7/6/2006 11:08:29 AM
From: combjellyRespond to of 275872
 
"Could SUN (or anyone) build a co-processor dedicated to JAVA?"

They've done it. Well, not as a coprocessor, but that is a minor nit.


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