Re: hammer: MAP_32BIT

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On Sat, 2003-05-10 at 02:48, Andi Kleen wrote:
> > Oh, and please rename MAP_32BIT to MAP_31BIT. This will save nerves on
> > all sides.
>
> I bet changing it will cost more nerves in supporting all these people
> whose software doesn't compile anymore. And it's not really a lie. 2GB
> is 32bit too.

If that's _really_ an issue, then also provide MAP_32BIT which does what
its name implies.

Anyone who was using MAP_32BIT in the knowledge that it really limits to
31 bits gets the breakage they deserve for not reporting and fixing the
problem at the time.

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dwmw2
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