> Randal -
>
> I suspect it's done for safety from deadlock, etc. It's _very_ easy to
> generate a deadlock in paging even if the code you're paging doesn't seem to
> be something that would create a deadlock (ie. even if you scrupulously avoid
> paging the v-m code).
>
> - Mike
I can see how that would be a problem for a 'stable' operating system.
But since paging of portions of the Kernel would be mainly a last-resort
measure to fish for extra memory, how about making it "optional" for
those daring individuals tweaking around under the Linux hood?
Randal
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RANDAL A. KOENE
PhD2, Neural Modeling Lab, Department of Psychology - McGill University
randalk@marina.psych.mcgill.ca
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