linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH] hung_task: Migrate hung_task_detect

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Message-ID: <72uxyiphxc46c2a3smo45z4k4nuhsrzp5c7qq5sutydq4nmo22@h46rfolcacyq>
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:57:43 -0500
From: Aaron Tomlin <atomlin@...mlin.com>
To: Lance Yang <lance.yang@...ux.dev>
Cc: linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, mhiramat@...nel.org, 
	akpm@...ux-foundation.org, gregkh@...uxfoundation.org, Petr Mladek <pmladek@...e.com>
Subject: Re: [PATCH] hung_task: Migrate hung_task_detect_count to sysfs

On Mon, Dec 01, 2025 at 11:08:54AM +0800, Lance Yang wrote:
> Deprecating established sysctl ABIs is often a very long process(sometimes
> indefinite) ... and I would prefer to avoid introducing redundancy unless
> strictly necessary or the current interface is functionally deficient :)
> 
> So, it's a NACK from my side regarding the interface migration.
> 
> > I am currently working on some additional updates for kernel/hung_task.c.
> 
> Please let's keep it simple and leave the interface as is. I look forward
> to your other updates for hung_task.c!

Hi Lance,

I completely understand.

Kind regards,
-- 
Aaron Tomlin