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SubjectRe: [PATCH] ipc/sem.c: fix lockup, restore FIFO behavior
Hi Rik,

On 05/25/2013 03:49 PM, Rik van Riel wrote:
> On 05/25/2013 04:54 AM, Manfred Spraul wrote:
>>
>> But: Let's wait if this really exists: An application that does rarely
>> complex operations (and that doesn't prefer FIFO semantics).
>
> I do not like that downside at all.
>
> The danger of staying in "too slow to be useful" mode forever
> is really not a risk I want to take.
>

I've modified the patch so that it leaves the mode as soon as possible.
Are you aware of any real-life apps that use multiple semops?

--
Manfred


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