linux-kernel - Re: proc_dointvec() and write

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Date:	Tue, 25 May 2010 13:35:19 +0800
From:	Cong Wang <amwang@...hat.com>
To:	"J. R. Okajima" <hooanon05@...oo.co.jp>
CC:	opurdila@...acom.com, davem@...emloft.net,
	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: proc_dointvec() and write

On 05/25/10 12:57, J. R. Okajima wrote:
> Cong Wang:
>> Hmm, odd, I tested other proc files, I see no problem.
>> I am wondering why /proc/sys/kernel/printk is special here.
>
> The condition is,
> - the entry has multiple values, .maxlen = N * sizeof(foo)
> - the entry is writable, .mode = 0644 (or something)
>
> In sysctl.c, only "printk" and "acct" match.

Hmm, right, I missed this case during testing.

Your patch looks correct for me. Would you mind to send your
patch again with your Signed-off-by?

Thank you!
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