Andrew Morton wrote: [...] > > And userspace can do a much better implementation of this > how-to-handle-large-load-shifts problem, because it is really quite > complex. The system needs to be monitored to determine what is the "usual" [...] > All this would end up needing runtime configurability and tweakability and > customisability. All standard fare for userspace stuff - much easier than > patching the kernel.
But a patch already exist. Which is easier: (1) apply the patch ; or (2) write a new patch? > > So. We can > a) provide a way for userspace to reload pagecache and > b) merge maps2 (once it's finished) (pokes mpm) > and we're done? might be. but merging maps2 have higher risk which should be done in a development branch (er... 2.7, but we don't have it now). -- - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
