> I don't buy that you're actually examining compiled programs. Very few people do I take it you don't write C, C++, or any language at that level? It is very

> I don't buy that you're actually examining compiled programs. Very few people do I take it you don't write C, C++, or any language at that level? It is very common to examine compiled programs to ensure the compiler made critical optimizations. I have done that many times, there are plenty of tools to help you do that.