Re: [RFC] x86: entry_64 - introduce FTRACE_ frame macro

From: Steven Rostedt
Date: Sat Dec 13 2008 - 09:59:40 EST



On Sat, 13 Dec 2008, Fr?d?ric Weisbecker wrote:
> 2008/12/13 Cyrill Gorcunov <gorcunov@xxxxxxxxx>:
> Hi,
>
> Looks good and clarify the asm bits.
>
> I wonder if the function_graph_tracer should continue to necessarily
> depend on the function tracer.
> It was more simplier to do so but perhaps that could be avoided with
> small modifications.

It could be, but remember, the dynamic ftrace gives the ability to specify
which function can be chosen.

But on the other hand, I guess it would be fine to have it separate. There
is no reason that it can not be. I would still keep the dynamic part
dependent on function tracer. At least for now.

-- Steve

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