Mike Smith wrote:
> Use time_second for coarse timing requirements.
[ ... ]
> The cycle counter can't be relied on. Get this through your
> thick head. The clock frequency on many Alpha systems is
> unstable, and on most PCs, it can change out from under you
> with no warning.
[ ... ]
> Hardware sucks; what can I say? You can't do this usefully
> in userspace; stop trying and go buy some real timing hardware
> if you actually care.
Sorry; I didn't get this message in time.
Unfortunately, my code is now working with ~90uS accuracy,
+/- 90uS.
I'll try to be more dilligent in keeping up with my email
from now on... ;-).
-- Terry
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