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SubjectRe: [PATCH] tty: avoid recursive BTM in pty_close
> I'd like to get Alan's opinion on whether he considers the change in
> pty.c safe.

I considered it a while ago when trying to work out removing the BKL from
this path. After much head banging and an overwhelming desire to go and
get drunk instead I concluded it wasn't possible to tell by analysis.

So I ack this patch - it's the only way to find out 8)

Alan


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