Re: [patch] SMP alternatives

From: H. Peter Anvin
Date: Thu Nov 24 2005 - 20:35:21 EST


Andi Kleen wrote:

IMHO it's time that Linux gets more proactive regarding talking
to BIOS vendors. Perhaps a generic "BIOS writers guide for Linux"
would be a good thing. I have at least one other extension I would like
BIOS vendors to support. Just would need to come up with a writeup
for a clearly defined specification.


BIOS, and hardware. I think Alan wrote something up way long ago, but it hasn't really been updated.

-hpa
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