RE: File re-orgs CISC <=> RISC -- MIDRANGE-L

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At 07:52 AM 3/23/98 -0500, you wrote:
>Peter,
>
>"file will be converted to RISC on restore and file with be converted back
>to CISC on the restore".
>
>Huh??? I didn't think files changed on the CISC to RISC upgrade. Programs
>yes, files no. Did I miss something?
>
>-Walden
>
Walden:

There are file format changes from CISC to RISC.  However, they are so
minor in comparison to the overhead or save/restore, they are typically not
mentioned.

The only time you will see them mention is in the replace-a-release method,
where there is no save/restore involved.

Al

Al Barsa, Jr.
Barsa Consulting, LLC.

(914) 251-9400
(914) 251-9406 (fax)

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