Re: [PATCH v12 2/4] x86/cpu: Check if feature string is non-zero

[Borislav Petkov]

On Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 08:42:11PM +0000, Maciej Wieczor-Retman wrote:
> + * Return the feature's "name" if available, otherwise return the
> + * feature's bit numerals in "word:bit" format so it's easier to identify.

This "numerals" thing is meh but I see why people use it.

It doesn't get any clearer than "word number and bit position".

> X86_NAMELESS_FEAT_BUF?
> 
> X86_NUM_FEAT_BUF?
> 
> Not sure how to make it much more shorter without making it also unreadable.

Yeah, I'm at the same spot as you - I can't think of a better name.

Since it is not too widespread, let's leave the longer, more descriptive one
and  we can change it later if really needed.

Thx.

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