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On Tue, 22 Jul 2003, Jamie Lokier wrote:

> Davide Libenzi wrote:
> > IMHO, since "var" is really an output parameter.
>
> "var" is read, not written.
> I think you are confusing "lidt" with "sidt".

Actually I don't even know what I was confusing, since L and S are not
there for nothing ;) And yes, the form with =m as input parameter should
be corrected, even if it generates the same code.



- Davide