Re: [PATCH] x86/Kconfig: make X86_UMIP to cover any X86 CPU

[Tony W Wang-oc]

On 10/03/2020 08:25, H. Peter Anvin wrote:
> On 2020-03-09 13:36, Borislav Petkov wrote:
>>
>> If you're going to do that, is there even any use for that config option
>> at all?
>>
>> AFAICT, it adds ~1K to kernel text so we might just as well remove the
>> ifdeffery completely. The code ends up built in in 99% of the cases
>> anyway...
>>
> 
> Perhaps the super-tiny-embedded kernel guys care? Otherwise it seems
> pointless.

Agree, and I think leave this config to some users are meaningful.

Moreover, if remove the X86_UMIP config, a kernel-parameter like
"noumip" may be needed?

Sincerely
TonyWWang-oc

> 
> In general, once INTEL and AMD is enabled, it is just a matter of time
> until other (still existent) vendors add those features, at least for
> core features.
> 
> 	-hpa
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