linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH 0/3 v2] Use lockless lists for smp_call_function

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Date:	Thu, 19 Dec 2013 08:31:54 -0700
From:	Jens Axboe <axboe@...nel.dk>
To:	Jan Kara <jack@...e.cz>
Cc:	Christoph Hellwig <hch@...radead.org>,
	LKML <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH 0/3 v2] Use lockless lists for smp_call_function_single()

On Wed, Dec 18 2013, Jan Kara wrote:
>   Hello,
> 
>   these three patches make smp_call_function_single() use lockless lists and
> cleanup abuse of csd.list in the block layer. I have some use for lockless
> smp_call_function_single() in printk code and that's why I've picked up
> Christoph's patch. Jens, can you have a look at the series please?
> 
> Changes since v1:
> * Reordered patches to a more sensible order.

Thanks Jan, I'll throw this into the testing mix for 3.14. Will be a
little delayed over christmas, with holidays and family visiting.

-- 
Jens Axboe

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