Intel® Integrated Performance Primitives v6.0 for Linux* OS 
Release Notes

Contents

Overview
New in IntelR IPP 6.0
System Requirements
Installation
Documentation
Resources for Addition Information
Technical Support and Feedback
License Definitions
 

Overview

The IntelR Integrated Performance Primitives (IntelR IPP) 6.0 for Linux* OS contains 4 separate install packages.

This Release Notes file refers to the IntelR IPP 6.0  for Linux* OS.

IntelR Integrated Performance Primitives (Intel IPP) is a software library which provides a broad range of functionality including general signal, image, speech, graphics, data compression, cryptography, text strings and audio processing, vector manipulation and matrix math, as well as more sophisticated primitives for construction of audio, video and speech codecs such as MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio, Layer 3), MPEG-4, H.264, VC-1,H.263, JPEG, JPEG2000, GSM-AMR* and G.729, plus computer vision. By supporting a variety of data types and layouts for each function and minimizing the number of data structures used, the Intel IPP library delivers a rich set of options for developers to choose from while designing and optimizing an application.

The Intel IPP application programming interface (API) is a cross-platform, low-level software interface that abstracts multimedia and signal processing functionality from the processor underneath. This allows transparent use of recent IntelR architecture enhancements such as IntelR Core?2 Quad and  IntelR Core? 2 Duo Microarchitectures, IntelR 64 Technology (IntelR EM64T), Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE), SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, MMX? technology, and Intel XScaleR technology. Intel IPP is optimized for the broad range of IntelR microprocessors: IntelR Atom? Processor, IntelR Core?2 Quad processors, IntelR Core? 2 Duo Processors, IntelR XeonR processors, IntelR PentiumR 4 processor, the IntelR ItaniumR 2 processor and IntelR IXP4XX  Network Processors. With a single API across the range of architectures, application developers can have platform compatibility and reduced cost of development. Using Intel IPP, you can simplify integration of basic functions and focus more of your time and efforts on building the value-add functionality that will differentiate your product in the market.

Processor Terminology
Intel IPP supports 4 platforms: general combinations of processor and operating system type. This section explains the terms that Intel uses to describe the platforms in its documentation, installation procedures and product web site.

IA-32: Any systems based on 32-bit processors generally compatible with the Intel PentiumR processor, (for example, IntelR Core?2 Duo, IntelR Core?,  PentiumR 4, PentiumR D, CentrinoR, CeleronR or IntelR XeonR), or processors from other manufacturers supporting the same instruction set, running a 32-bit operating system.

IntelR 64 (IntelR Extended Memory 64 Technology): any systems based on IA-32 processors which have 64-bit architectural extensions, (for example, Quad-Core IntelR XeonR Processor and IntelR Core?2 Duo processor),  running a 64-bit operating system such as Microsoft* Windows* XP Professional x64 Edition or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition.

Intel ItaniumR :any systems based on the Intel ItaniumR 2 processor running a 64-bit operating system.

IntelR Atom? Processors: any systems based on Intel Atom processor , it will enable the industry to design new Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and affordable Internet-focused notebooks (netbooks) and desktops (nettops). This new processor also serves as the foundation for the all new IntelR CentrinoR Atom? processor technology
 

New in IntelR IPP 6.0
 

System Requirements

Requirements to Develop IA-32 Applications:

Hardware

Software


Requirements to Develop Intel 64 based Applications:

Hardware

Software

Requirements to Develop Intel Itanium based Applications :

Hardware

Software

Requirements to Develop IntelR Atom? Processor based Applications:

Hardware

Software


Recommended documentation viewer: Adobe* Acrobat* Reader version 7.0 or later (provides better keyword search capabilities for viewing documentation in PDF format)
 

Installation

Guidance on the installation of Intel IPP is provided at install time. Links will be provided to a file with step by step instructions (filename: Install.htm). This file can also be found in the \doc directory. Please see the separate "Installation Guide" for Intel IPP installation.
The default installation directory is:
/opt/intel/ipp/6.0.x.xxx/ia32 ( IA-32 based system)
/opt/intel/ipp/6.0.x.xxx/em64t (Intel 64 based system)
/opt/intel/ipp/6.0.x.xxx/itanium (Intel Itanium based system)
/opt/intel/ipp/6.0.x.xxx/lp32 (Intel Atom Processor based system)

Documentation

The Documentation Index (ipp_documentation.htm in the doc directory) has a list of the principal IPP documents. Intel IPP Reference Manuals are also available at: http://www3.intel.com/cd/software/products/asmo-na/eng/346532.htm


Resources for Addition Information


Technical Support and Feedback

Self Help and User Forums

A rich repository of self-help product information such as getting started tips, known product issues, product errata, compatibility information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Intel IPP Technical Support site. It's a great place to find answers quickly or to gain insight in using our products effectively.

The Intel IPP User Forum is the place to ask questions of and share information with other users of IntelR IPP.


Submitting Issues

Your feedback is very important to us. To receive technical support for the tools provided in this product,  technical information including FAQ's and product updates, you need to be registered at https://registrationcenter.intel.com with your given serial number of this product  to create an account at secure IntelR Premier Support  web site.

Note: If your distributor provides technical support for this product, please contact them for support rather than Intel.

Steps to submit an issue:
1. Go to https://premier.intel.com/.
2. Log in to the site. Note that your username and password are case-sensitive.
3. Click on the "Go" button next to the "Product" drop-down list.
4. Click on the "Submit Issue" link in the left navigation bar.
5. Choose "Development Environment (tools,SDV,EAP)" from the "Product Type" drop-down list.
6. If this is a software or license-related issue, choose " IntelR IPP for Linux*" from the "Product Name" drop-down list.
7. Enter your question and complete the fields in the windows that follow to successfully submit the issue.

Guidelines for problem report or product suggestion:
1. Describe your difficulty or suggestion.
    For problem reports please be as specific as possible, so that we may reproduce the problem. Please include a small test case if possible.
2. Describe your system configuration information.
    Be sure to include specific information that may be applicable to your setup: operating system, name and version number of installed applications, and anything else that may be relevant to helping us address your concern.


License Definitions

Please see the End User License Agreement file for the license definitions and restrictions on the library.

MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.263, H.264, MP3,  DV SD/25/50/100, VC-1, G.722.1,  G.723.1A, G.726, G.728, G.729, GSM/AMR, GSM/FR, JPEG, JPEG 2000, Aurora, TwinVQ, AC3 and AAC are international standards promoted by ISO, IEC, ITU, SMPTE, ETSI and other organizations. Implementations of these standards, or the standard enabled platforms may require licenses from various entities, including Intel Corporation.

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document or any software that may be provided in association with this document. This document and the software described in it are furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license. No license, express or implied, by estoppels or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. The information in this document is provided in connection with Intel products and should not be construed as a commitment by Intel Corporation.

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