System programming in D (Was: The God Language)

[Walter Bright]

On 1/5/2012 1:02 AM, Manu wrote:
> My argument is that even IF the compiler some day attempts to make vector
> optimisations to float[4] arrays, the raw hardware should be exposed first, and
> allow programmers to use it directly. This starts with a language defined
> (platform independant) v128 type.

Manu, I appreciate your expertise in this manner, which I lack. I think you've 
made a great case. Can you flesh this out with more specific suggestions on what 
language changes would work best?