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SubjectRe: [PATCH v2] x86/syscalls: Mark expected switch fall-throughs
On Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:09:44 +0100 (CET)
Thomas Gleixner <tglx@linutronix.de> wrote:

> > > 1) The third argument of get/set(), i.e. the argument offset, is 0 on all
> > > call sites. Do we need it at all?
> >
> > Probably "maxargs" can be removed too, Steven sent the patches a long ago, see
> > https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20161107212634.529267342@goodmis.org/
>
> Indeed. We should resurrect them.
>
> > > 2) syscall_set_arguments() has been introduced in 2008 and we still have
> > > no caller. Instead of polishing it, can it be removed completely or are
> > > there plans to actually use it?
> >
> > I think it can die.
>
> Good. Removed code is the least buggy code :)
>
> Gustavo, it would be really appreciated if you could take care of that,
> unless Steven wants to polish his old set up himself. If you have no
> cycles, please let us know.

I still have those patches in my quilt queue. I can polish them up and
resend.

-- Steve

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