Re: Question about "system" vs. "hardware"

[Dan Zuras Intervals <intervals08@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: "Nate Hayes" <nh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "stds-1788" <STDS-1788@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Question about "system" vs. "hardware"
> Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2011 10:09:05 -0500
> 
> Dan,
> 
> I'm just curious. The motion clearly says:
> 
>     "Every IEEE 1788 compilant system shall provide..."
> 
> A "system" is any combination of hardware and software. This means I can
> easily implement a system conforming to Motion 24 on existing Intel and AMD
> hardware using just a few assembler operations.
> 
> So how does the motion
> 
>     "mandate particular hardware as a precondition to conforming to 1788"
> 
> ???
> 
> Nate
> 


	Nate,

	You are quite correct.

	I glanced at version 3 & did not read beyond the first page.

	Yes, this removes much of my argument against this motion.

	I must admit that if our final document contained EXACTLY
	those words, "system shall provide", I would not be greatly
	vexed.

	However, I think I will let my vote stand for now.

	Thank you for pointing this out.  Others should be guided
	by this.

	Yours,

				   Dan