How to Use This Document

To understand many of the concepts presented in this document you should be familiar with general compiler usage, programming methods, and IA-32, Intel® 64, and IA-32 architectures. The conventions used to identify information specific to an operating system is shown below.

Conventions

Linux*

Refers to content supported on supported Linux operating systems.

Mac OS*

Refers to content supported on Intel®-based systems running Mac OS.

Windows*

Refers to content supported on supported Microsoft* Windows operating systems.

Read How to Use this Document in the introduction to this documentation set for information about other conventions.