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Removed outdated number of otype bits in rationale
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francislaus authored Aug 3, 2023
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@@ -712,8 +712,9 @@ \section{Object Types Are Not Addresses}
unique identifier for the type itself.

The architecture we have chosen is conceptually simpler and easier to
explain. It has the disadvantage that the type field is only 24 bits,
as there is insufficient space inside the capability for more.
explain. It has the disadvantage that the type field is constrained to
a limited number of bits, as there is insufficient space inside the
capability for more.

The alternative of treating the set of object type identifiers as being the
same as the set of memory addresses enables the saving of some bits within

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