Do we really need bounded pointer check in assembly code?

[H. J. Lu]

I am writing string/memory functions in assembly code for Pentium 4.
Do we really need bounded pointer check? Gcc is removing its support:

http://gcc.gnu.org/ml/gcc-patches/2003-05/msg01737.html

I won't support bounded pointer check in my initial work. It can be
added later on if necessary.


H.J.