Re: Debate: PowerMac "trounces" Pentium....???

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From: David K. Every
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 06:29

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In article <adtDpLvI2.H3u@netcom.com>, adt@netcom.com (Anthony D.
Tribelli) wrote:

> : Hmmm. I don't think PMT is actually required for threaded apps ...
> 
> It's not required, but it's easier to build threaded apps with PMT and PMT
> can help improve system responsiveness. CMT can work when the application
> is written with extra care, but it's cludgey code. 

BZZT! WRONG!

There is no difference in CREATING the programs... that is more based on
the API services (and debugging services) available from each OS. Has
NOTHING to do with PMT or not!

There is a difference in stability - but only to OTHER apps. You can make
a buggy app with threads with PMT, or ones that steal too much time
(inneficient) the same was as without it... the bigger difference is the
services available for you to find these mistakes - or to help you avoid
them.

So the only issue where PMT is better is that without it you can hog too
much time a little easier, or you can prevent others from getting their
slice of time - which is arguably a feature because you can take MORE
control of the system. I personally PREFER PMT because of the time-hog
protection... but I realize the costs and tradeoffs.
-- 
David K. Every           | MacKiDo Warrior -
Sr. Software Engineer    | The Path to the Power of Macintosh!
Jostens Learning Corp.   |

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Subject: Re: Debate: PowerMac "trounces" Pentium....???
Date: Wed, 10 Apr 1996 07:29:58 +0100
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