Re: Startup speed: Still too many stats?

Hrvoje> Now that we are closed to code freeze, I've looked at the startup Hrvoje> speed again, and here is what I got: Hrvoje> $ truss -t stat -o out xemacs -q -nw -f kill-emacs Hrvoje> I tried this with XEmacs 20.3 (the default configuration), and with my Hrvoje> 21.0 installation containing a moderate number of packages (probably Hrvoje> less than there were in 20.3). Hrvoje> Basically, 20.3 performs 96 stats, while 21.0 performs 651 stats. The Hrvoje> ones in 21.0 are mostly spent to stat the `.el' and `.elc' files. Hrvoje> Michael, what was your opinion about the optimization we discussed, Hrvoje> which would forbid directories ending with `.el' or `.elc'? I think Hrvoje> it would be worth implementing it, especially for non-Unix systems, Hrvoje> where a stat is extremely costly. I finally understand what's causing the difference between 21.0 and previous versions: The organization of the Core Lisp directory has changed. Previously, it contained *only* subdirectories. Now, it contains lots of files and only one subdirectory---term. So all this stat'ing is just for term's benefit. Options: 1. I hack as Hrvoje suggests. 2. We move the stuff from term one level up and change `paths-load-path-depth' to 0. 3. We move the stuff in Core Lisp one level down (to "prim" or something) and presto. Of course, *I* would like 3. Steve? -- Cheers =8-} Chipsy Friede, Völkerverständigung und überhaupt blabla