linux-kernel - RE: [PATCH v4 6/8] x86: Add hardware prefetch control support for x86

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Date:   Fri, 20 May 2022 06:40:26 +0000
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Subject: RE: [PATCH v4 6/8] x86: Add hardware prefetch control support for x86

> How will the driver be automatically loaded if this is the case or not?
> You can not rely on userspace knowing to load a driver on its own, please tie into
> the proper device discovery.

I got it. I will consider how the driver loads properly.