Re: Intel C++ Compiler

> Hi,
>
> does anyone has made experiences compiling postgresql with
> the Intel C++ Compiler for Linux to improve performance?
> I've read an article in the german magazine "IX", where speed-
> ups more than 40% are possible, only by re-compiling the code.
> We are running postgres on a Dual-PIII/933 NetServer which
> works like a charm - but fast is never fast enough ;-)

I have not heard of anyone trying but would be interested in seeing the
numbers.  I don't think databases in general would have a dramatic
speedup.

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