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SubjectRe: 1GB/2GB/3GB User Space Splitting Patch 2.6.8.1 (PSEUDO SPAM)
> That incredibly useful patch for 2.4.X that Andrea wrote that splits the kernel user space 
> into 1GB/2GB/3GB sections I ported to 2.6.8.1 and posted it to:
>
> ftp.kernel.org:/pub/linux/kernel/people/jmerkey/patches/linux-2.6.8.1-highmem-split-08-25-04.patch
>
> I was not able to located a 2.6.8 version of this patch so I ported one. I apologize in advance
> if I replicated anyone elses work.
>
> Using HIGHMEM (aka. the extended Linux TLB reloading hits/second test) is not optimal for embedded systems and appliance versions of Linux we use so this is submitted. I'll maintain
> this patch (and keep it working) for folks who need it.
>
> Would be nice to have in the kernel for appliance Linux.
>
> ** I CERTIFY THAT THIS CODE DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY INTELECTUAL PROPERTY
> OF ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL LINUX CONTRIBUTORS THE FILES
> WERE DERIVED FROM. ***

We've tried to get Linus to take that patch multiple times. He said no.

M.

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