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SubjectRe: elevator algorithm bug in ll_rw_blk.c
> Chris Wedgwood <chris@cybernet.co.nz> writes:
> The 'obvious' solution is to sort the dirty block list, but you'll
> need to do it carefully to avoid starvation.

I understand sorting the block list. What is the issue with starvation?

Thanks,
-- Jamie

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