alanschu Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 malloc is basically a specific memory allocation (there are all sorts of restrictions on how one can use the SPU's, the secondary processors, for the PS3). Basically it let him assign memory for the SPUs in a way that wasn't originally thought of or even expected, based on how the Cell architecture works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humanoid Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm more curious whether the nature of Sony's surprise was: a) Awesome, with this we've unlocked the key to harnessing the full power of Cell! We can now cancel the PS4 project immediately; or b) Never ever ever EVER do that again. We must never again speak of this, lest you find a horse's head in your bed in the morning. 1 L I E S T R O N GL I V E W R O N G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Haha, I don't think it's world breaking, but was more along the lines of "Huh, we didn't even think that was possible!" I don't know the full details of why our guy did it, but he is an engine optimization guy so I imagine he had a good reason to do so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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