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Repo missing code for Bitdistill paper
Bitdistill ( https://arxiv.org/pdf/2510.13998 ) uses this repo as the location for it's code, but the repo hasn't been updated to include it
Thanks all for the comments! We are preparing the Bitdistill code and will merge it into this repo once it's done. Please stay tuned!
Btw, there will be an update on CPU inference soon.
Any update on code release? How much time it can take?
@sazzad1779-dev I wouldn't hold your breath. The initial release was about a year after the first paper. I'm not sure any have been faster than 6 months.
I think getting the code out is often low priority. Getting hacked together code clean and understandable for release is not "fun" work, also it probably must past legal checks, possibly they have patents filed around it that are waiting clarification before the code "safe" to release, etc.
I'm sure both the authors and Microsoft would rather be doing new research than making old code fit for public consumption.
I'm just glad the do it at all. Far too many people treat open source authors badly and with little appreciation, as if open source work is some kind of entitlement and the authors have an obligation.
I think it's fine to ask for a timeframe, but "How much time it can take?" seems a bit rude. How they prioritize their work and life is up to them.
Any update on code release? How much time it can take?
@sazzad1779-dev I wouldn't hold your breath. The initial release was about a year after the first paper. I'm not sure any have been faster than 6 months.
I think getting the code out is often low priority. Getting hacked together code clean and understandable for release is not "fun" work, also it probably must past legal checks, possibly they have patents filed around it that are waiting clarification before the code "safe" to release, etc.
I'm sure both the authors and Microsoft would rather be doing new research than making old code fit for public consumption.
I'm just glad the do it at all. Far too many people treat open source authors badly and with little appreciation, as if open source work is some kind of entitlement and the authors have an obligation.
I think it's fine to ask for a timeframe, but "How much time it can take?" seems a bit rude. How they prioritize their work and life is up to them.
I didn't mean what you meant. I apologize for asking.
I didn't mean what you meant. I apologize for asking.
I suspect English isn't your first language? "How long can it take?" is generally associated with impatience (and hence a bit rude if someone is giving you a gift).
I'm glad you didn't mean it that way, and it was just a misunderstanding. I don't think you need to apologize for asking, it's a valid question. The only problem is they way you asked, it has an implied tone for native speakers.
I hope you didn't feel attacked in my response. It wasn't intended that way. "Is their an estimated release date?" is a perfectly valid question.