Re: [rfc 08/45] cpu alloc: x86 support

[H. Peter Anvin]

Andi Kleen wrote:
> > This limitation shouldn't apply to the percpu area, since gs_base can be 
> > pointed anywhere in the address space -- in effect we're always indirect.
>
> The initial reference copy of the percpu area has to be addressed by
> the linker.
>
> Hmm, in theory since it is not actually used by itself I suppose you could 
> move it into positive space.

Positive space for absolute references, or just below -2 GB for %rip 
references; either should work.

	-hpa
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