Re: [PATCH] poll: Avoid extra wakeups in select/poll

From: Andi Kleen
Date: Wed Apr 29 2009 - 03:31:53 EST


> Seems that this is a virtuous patch even though Christoph is struggling
> a bit to test it?

The main drawback is that the select/poll data structures will get
larger. That could cause regression in theory. But I suspect
the win in some situations is still worth it. Of course
it would be nice if it handled more situations (like
multiple reader etc.)

-Andi
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