build question

[Alan Dayley]

Nathan England wrote:
> Does anyone have any bias for/against building on specific platforms?
> I mean particularly ia32 versus x86.
> 
> I would like to hear how people feel about compiling software on an intel 
> system vs. an amd system.
> 
> Only how this pertains to 32 bit.
> 
> I'm specifically curious about benefits garnered from either platform. Will 
> more software work when compiled on one vs. the other. Performance gains from 
> one when the compiled binary will be run on various systems.
> 
> Is one more compatible than the other?
> 
> I know I can build software on an intel system and it will run on other intel 
> systems, I can build stuff on my amd systems it will run on my amd systems, 
> but I'm wondering about performance issues once I compile something on my 
> intel and run it on my amd... and vice versa.

I have never worried or been concerned about it.  I have and use a mix 
of Intel and AMD boxes and have never tried to track any special build 
options or performance between them.

I am curious.  What triggered the question in your mind?

Alan