Re: [PATCH 0/4] Allow persistent memory to be used like normal RAM

[Jeff Moyer]

Dave Hansen <dave.hansen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Persistent memory is cool.  But, currently, you have to rewrite
> your applications to use it.  Wouldn't it be cool if you could
> just have it show up in your system like normal RAM and get to
> it like a slow blob of memory?  Well... have I got the patch
> series for you!

So, isn't that what memory mode is for?
  https://itpeernetwork.intel.com/intel-optane-dc-persistent-memory-operating-modes/

Why do we need this code in the kernel?

-Jeff