Andreas Raab wrote:
> 
> Martin,
> 
> > I compiled the VM for Linux from 3.1a sources and it gives me an
> > option --enable-jit and the compiled executable has the options -jit
> > and -spy, the latter of which I don't quite understand.
> 
> These are basically hooks for J3. I think --enable-jit just tries to
> look for the jit entry point in the executable, -jit turns it on (if
> present) and -spy gives status information in some X window.
> 
> > But my main question is: all these options have no noticable
> > effect. Are these just blanks or is the jit up and running. Did I miss
> > anything ?
> 
> Yes. You miss j3 ;-) It was never completely finished although the
> version that were available worked quite well (there were a few issues
> here and there). I don't remember the URLs but you should look at Ian's
> site - there should be a tar ball for j3 somewhere.

There is a J3 page on the Swiki, with downloads and some other details.  See http://minnow.cc.gatech.edu/squeak/1970

- Doug Way
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