Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 24 May 1999 15:49:45 +0200 (CEST) | From | Andrea Arcangeli <> | Subject | Re: [patch] releasing kernel lock during copy_from/to_user |
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On Mon, 24 May 1999, Manfred Spraul wrote:
>The main reason why I would prefer adding release_kernel_lock() outside >uaccess.h is the stability:
That's not a good point. If there is a bug somewhere better to give it more light instead of trying to hide it. If with my unlocking code I'll catch also some random bugs I'll be very happy :-).
>AND: since most obscure device drivers copy only a few bytes, >the compare > 500 is wasted.
That's true.
>I'll install that patch again and perform a longer stress test.
You can show me your bug-triggering patch if you want.
Andrea Arcangeli
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