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SubjectRe: [PATCH] x86: Construct 32 bit boot time page tables in native format.
Rafael J. Wysocki wrote:
> Actually, no. We only do that with the kernel code mapping which should be
> safe as long as TLBs are not flushed (and they aren't).
>

Er, what? Assuming the TLB will retain some mappings while you
overwrite the pagetable is a highly dubious prospect. Are you copying
the same values over, or something else?

J


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