linux-kernel - RE: [PATCH net 2/2] r8152: reset device when tx timeout

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Date:	Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:52:15 +0000
From:	Hayes Wang <hayeswang@...ltek.com>
To:	Oliver Neukum <oneukum@...e.com>
CC:	"netdev@...r.kernel.org" <netdev@...r.kernel.org>,
	nic_swsd <nic_swsd@...ltek.com>,
	"linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org" <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>,
	"linux-usb@...r.kernel.org" <linux-usb@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: RE: [PATCH net 2/2] r8152: reset device when tx timeout

Oliver Neukum [mailto:oneukum@...e.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2015 4:57 PM
[...]
>  * usb_queue_reset_device - Reset a USB device from an atomic context
>  * @iface: USB interface belonging to the device to reset
>  *
>  * This function can be used to reset a USB device from an atomic
>  * context, where usb_reset_device() won't work (as it blocks).
> 
> Please use it if you can. Your version for example is buggy.
> It will oops if you unplug the device while a reset is scheduled.

Thanks for your suggestion. I would replace it. 

Best Regards,
Hayes