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SubjectRe: [patch 4/4] genirq: add support for threaded interrupt handlers
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Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> writes:
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> Given that this threaded-irq code appears to be new and not very tested
> in -rt, I think it would be a good idea to convert some popular drivers
> (e1000/e1000e) so that the core code gets a good thrashing before we
> merge it.

It's questionable it's a good idea for these kind of network drivers,
because the majority of work should be done in NAPI context anyways.

-Andi

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ak@linux.intel.com -- Speaking for myself only.


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