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SubjectRe: Problem with ServerWorks CNB20LE and lost interrupts
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> > >  That's exactly why I consider the removal a Good Thing. ;-)  The only
> > > drawback I see is it would require an actively-maintained SMP hw
> > > compatibility list.
> >
> > And an even more fervishly maintained procmailrc!!! ;)
>
Maciej W. Rozycki wrote...
> Why? Since Linux doesn't work on these boards without the "noapic"
> workaround anyway, I don't expect the number of mails with an ask for help
> to grow. Only the answer would be different.

The machine that started this thread is a single processor Gateway 7450
1U rackmount server with a two processor option.

Using the slightly better apic routing isn't going to make any
difference to its performance. I think being able to avoid unstable
hardware/software interractions when they aren't needed is a great
idea and `noapic' should stay in. This thread should be google-able
shortly and lead people with interrupt problems to the noapic workaround.

I also think that if this is a problem with Gateway's BIOS the best
solution is for them to fix it. I will contact Gateway and see about
that today.

--
Jim Studt, President
The Federated Software Group, Inc.
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