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SubjectRe: [PATCH] drivers/hv: Replace binary semaphore with mutex
On Fri, Nov 01, 2019 at 01:00:04PM -0700, Davidlohr Bueso wrote:
>At a slight footprint cost (24 vs 32 bytes), mutexes are more optimal
>than semaphores; it's also a nicer interface for mutual exclusion,
>which is why they are encouraged over binary semaphores, when possible.
>
>Replace the hyperv_mmio_lock, its semantics implies traditional lock
>ownership; that is, the lock owner is the same for both lock/unlock
>operations. Therefore it is safe to convert.
>
>Signed-off-by: Davidlohr Bueso <dbueso@suse.de>

Queued up for hyperv-next, thank you.

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Thanks,
Sasha

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