:>>
:>> What's a pbuf?
:>
:> Sorry, it isn't a pbuf.
:
:OK. But what is a pbuf? I've never heard that term before.
A pbuf is a 'physical buffer'. Specifically, it is a struct buf
structure used by low level device drivers to issue their own I/O.
pbuf's are used by a number of modules. For example, they are used
by the VFS clustering code to create a 'super buffer' that encompasses
a number of smaller filesystem buffers. They are also used by the swapper
to initiate low level disk I/O, and the VN device for same.
:> That could cause long term problems but is neither here nor
:> there at the moment, we'll deal with it later.
:
:I discussed it with Kirk, who wasn't too concerned. Do you have other
:issues?
:
:Greg
Naw, when we finally fix the struct buf's we'll deal with everything
that uses them. As long as you do not special case structural fields
(use them in a manner for which they were not designed), there shouldn't
be any problem.
-Matt
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