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Re: Executor/NS



>>>>> "KELMAN" == KELMAN  <KELMAN@FCRFV2.NCIFCRF.GOV> writes:

    KELMAN> 	I know that the new version is not out yet, but I have
    KELMAN> a general question.  Does E/NS on Motorola know that it is
    KELMAN> on a Moto machine, and doesn't have to emulate the CPU?
    KELMAN> Can (will?) it be able to use the FPU?

Executor provided binary compatibility on 68k-based NeXTs before we
had a 68LC040 emulator.  On such machines, Executor uses the 68040
directly.  Executor/68k allows the FPU to be used directly as well,
although keep in mind that most Mac programs don't attempt to use the
FPU directly.

-Mat


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