linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH] add b+tree library

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Message-ID: <20090111031337.GI31579@mit.edu>
Date:	Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:13:37 -0500
From:	Theodore Tso <tytso@....edu>
To:	Jörn Engel <joern@...fs.org>
Cc:	Andi Kleen <andi@...stfloor.org>,
	Johannes Berg <johannes@...solutions.net>,
	KOSAKI Motohiro <kosaki.motohiro@...fujitsu.com>,
	Andrew Morton <akpm@...ux-foundation.org>,
	Linux Kernel list <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH] add b+tree library

On Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 11:01:35PM +0100, Jörn Engel wrote:
> 
> I don't really expect a big difference, even if the filesystem is
> intended for flash, not disks.  Other overhead will dominate the
> picture.  The situation may be different for Johannes, though.

If there isn't a big difference, is it really worth it to have both
rbtrees and b-trees in the kernel?  Especially given the disadvantages
akpm noted....

					- Ted
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