linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH] [0/6] kfifo fixes/improvements

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Date:	Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:26:51 +0100
From:	Andi Kleen <andi@...stfloor.org>
To:	Stefani Seibold <stefani@...bold.net>
Cc:	Andi Kleen <andi@...stfloor.org>, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org,
	akpm@...l.org
Subject: Re: [PATCH] [0/6] kfifo fixes/improvements

First having to rely on another large patchkit makes 
it annoying to develop for this (it's the linux kernel
equivalent of DLL hell), but ok. I hope the interface
doesn't change again at least.

> So please draw back this patch, you will get exactly what you want and
> need in the next release. I have now a clean, slim and fast
> implementation. All what i need is a review and some ack's

How about the current users for 2.6.33?  Unless they are not 
record oriented or always put in power-of-two records they will
need this patch, otherwise they risk desynchronization on fifo
full.

I think the patch is needed.

Also should drop the unused interfaces for 2.6.33 before anyone
else tries to use them and gets the same nasty surprise as me.

-Andi
-- 
ak@...ux.intel.com -- Speaking for myself only.
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