Re: "movb" for spin-unlock (was Re: namei() query)

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On Sat, 22 Apr 2000, Oliver Xymoron wrote:

> If we had some more detailed info about it, we could probably come up
> with a testcase that worked in ~1 sec and only ran for P6 stepping <
> n. I'd first like some actual confirmation that there is a bug. I'll
> go take a look at the errata.. Failing that, we might revive Manfred's
> lock test program and get anyone who still has a PPro to give it a
> run.

I've a dual PPro here, come up with a test program and I'll gladly test it
out for you.

Cheers,
Alex

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