"Johan Schuld" <Johan.Schuld@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > One is that even though -mips16e works, I can only find -mips16 > (note the missing e) documented in the GCC manuals? As far as I know -mips16e does not work. When I try it I get an error about an unrecognized option. I'm surprised that it works for you. > The other one is when does one want to use the -mips16e option? For > assembly code it's obvious, but for C code? When you think the > compiled code might be more efficient using the compact instruction > set? The MIPS16e specs clearly mention it's designed to switch > between mips32? Usually when space is a real issue, such as when doing development for an embedded platform with limited ROM. Ian
