On Thu, 2006-29-06 at 16:47 -0700, David Miller wrote: > From: Thomas Graf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:39:33 +0200 > > > * jamal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2006-06-29 19:23 > > > I know your intent is noble in trying to save the 32 bits on 64 bit > > > machines (at least thats where your patch seems to have started) but the > > > cost:benefit ratio as i have pointed out is unreasonable. > > > > Did I ever claim this? You made this up right now. As of now > > it doesn't save a single bit. > > Right. >
What am i missing? on 64bit machine, does it not save 32 bits to use an ifindex as opposed to the pointer? > From what I can see Thomas's work allows to do correct > reference counting on the input_dev, something which is > not possible right now and is a bug. Yes, it is a bug, but: dev_hold/put dont work anymore? why do you need an ifindex instead? cheers, jamal - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe netdev" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
