Re: [MiNT] [CVS] Xaaes in freemint module

[Frank Naumann <fnaumann@mail.CS.Uni-Magdeburg.De>]

Hello!

> The traphandler really belongs to the kernel and then the moose.
> The parts that run in superviser mode.
> Perhaps the use of the pipes can be replaced by a dedicated AES API.
> That is, if you want to maintain the seperate AESSYS process.
>
> A efficiency increase of 100% should be possible.
> Sensitivity to mouse and keyboard can benefit hugely.
>
> MiNT + XaAES are very small by modern standarda.
> I have no objection against integrating XaAES completely in FreeMiNT.
> I can see AES functions run as kernel threads.
>
> Integration doesnt mean that you cannot have separate programs,
> nor that any modualarity will disappear.
> I trust Frank that the possibility of producing MiNT without XaAES
> (and the opposite) will always be possible.

Sure, I think on a loadable/unloadable modul :-)

> Tighter connection with the kernel might perhaps alleviate some of
> the problems the AES presents to virtual memory.
>
> Just some thoughts (Not pretending to be a kernel expert ;-).

I fully aggree with you, exactly my ideas.


Tschuess
   ...Frank

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