linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH 0/6] x86/microcode: Support for Intel Staging Feature

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Message-ID: <b0cf3395-ed21-4f48-ab49-81c67f6a032a@intel.com>
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2025 10:37:02 -0800
From: "Chang S. Bae" <chang.seok.bae@...el.com>
To: <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
CC: <x86@...nel.org>, <tglx@...utronix.de>, <mingo@...hat.com>,
	<bp@...en8.de>, <dave.hansen@...ux.intel.com>
Subject: Re: [PATCH 0/6] x86/microcode: Support for Intel Staging Feature

On 12/10/2024 5:42 PM, Chang S. Bae wrote:
> 
> This series is based on 6.13-rc2. You can also find it from this repo:
>      git://github.com/intel-staging/microcode.git staging_v1

I've rebased on 6.14-rc1 and found no conflict, pushing to the repo:
     git://github.com/intel-staging/microcode.git staging_v1-for-6.14-rc1

>    3. Staging Policy (TODO):
> 
>       While staging is always attempted, the system will fall back to the
>       legacy update method if staging fails. There is an open question
>       regarding staging policy: should it be mandatory, without fallback,
>       in certain usage scenarios? This could lead further refinements in
>       the flow depending on feedback and use cases.

While I noted this as "TODO", the policy part may require a separate 
follow-up.

At the moment, I’d like to assess its current state and ensure the 
review process covers details up to the mailbox handling logic, while 
fully respecting the maintainers' schedule.

Also, feedback from those considering this feature is highly appreciated 
here. If the series looks good, I hope to collect ack or review tags to 
help move it forward.

Thanks,
Chang