linux-kernel - Re: Cannot boot xen DomU

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Date:	Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:52:06 -0800
From:	Jeremy Fitzhardinge <jeremy@...p.org>
To:	xming <xmingske@...il.com>
CC:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org,
	Xen-devel <xen-devel@...ts.xensource.com>
Subject: Re: Cannot boot xen DomU > 2.6.23.1

xming wrote:
>> Thanks, that answers that particular question; the vcpu is blocked
>> waiting for something to happen, which probably means it missed the
>> event which was supposed to wake it up.  Why is another question.  At
>> least there's a workaround, and that workaround gives me some clue where
>> to look.
>>     
>
> Want me to test it?
>   

I'll probably look at this when my current batch of work is under 
control.  In the meantime, I'll submit the workaround patch to keep 
people happy.  The only downside is a small performance hit.

>> BTW, is it an SMP or UP domain?   Does it make a difference?
>>     
>
> It doesn't matter, I tried vcpu=1 and vcpu=2, unless you want me to try
> to recompile a UP kernel?
>   

It would be an interesting datapoint, but I don't think it will make a 
difference.

>> Maybe when I have nothing else to do.
>>     
>
> I'll wait, or should I poke xen-devel?
>   

Poke xen-devel.

    J
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