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SubjectRe: [PATCH 1/3, RFC] misc char dev BKL pushdown
From(Jonathan Corbet)
DateMon, 19 May 2008 18:21:16 -0600
Mike Frysinger <vapier.adi@gmail.com> wrote:

> this open func already has a spinlock protecting it. doesnt that mean
> we dont need the bkl in it ?

The existence of a spinlock is a good sign. But, until somebody has
looked at the code and verified that said lock is really protecting
everything, it's best to leave the BKL protection (which has always been
there, just at a higher level) in place.

jon


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