Re: [boost] [GGL] [geometry] Inexplicable speed benefit when using Visual C++ 2010

Subject: Re: [boost] [GGL] [geometry] Inexplicable speed benefit when using Visual C++ 2010
From: Christian Buchner (christian.buchner_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-04-18 04:28:14

>> We found that GCC 4.4 on Linux was about 100% faster than Visual C++
>> 2008 on Linux without modifying the code.
>
> Wow, I didn't know that VC9 could target that platform. ;-)

Yeah, a typo here - I should have proof read more. Thanks for the
exhaustive answer. That's more than I would have expected in my
wildest dreams.

I am lobbying my employer for some Visual C++ 2008 to 2010 license
upgrades. The standard to professional edition promotional upgrade is
inexpensive enough.

Christian