Re: [PATCH v5 1/7] efi: Use early_mem*() instead of early_io*()

From: Matt Fleming
Date: Wed Jun 18 2014 - 10:56:28 EST


On Wed, 18 Jun, at 02:59:57PM, Daniel Kiper wrote:
>
> I think that it improves readability a bit but if you wish I will not
> do that in the future.

That would be much appreciated.

> > As Matthew pointed out we may also need to access EFI mapped flash
> > devices.
>
> Right, but I think it does not change a lot in that case. Flash
> is simply slower type of memory used as permanent storage.
> Am I missing something?

No you're not missing anything, I hit send too quickly while typing my
reply so the above isn't a complete thought. I don't think this
distinction between mapped flash and RAM matters in this case.

> As I saw David provided better explanation. If you wish I could include
> it in commit message.

Yeah, I think that would be very helpful, thanks!

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Matt Fleming, Intel Open Source Technology Center
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