> >>>> BTW, Could you explain the reasons to change the API in <machine/asm.h>,
> >>>> too.
> >>> 
> >>> Old programs are still compilable.   
> >> 
> >> I think you will remove these old macros eventually.
> >> Is this supposition correct ?
> 
> I don't understand your point here.

Umm..., you are still missing my point, I'm tired so that I'll do what 
I expected of you in your place. :-)

See the next my post to port-mips.
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