Re: 2.6.3-mm3

[Nick Piggin]

Nick Piggin wrote:

> Lowmem pagecache vs highmem pagecache should be balanced correctly?
> I think it is with your other patches.
>
> Lowmem pagecache vs slab should be balanced correctly with my patch.
>
> Therefore highmem vs slab will be balanced correctly.
>
> Is that a good proof?

Well no, because you can construct a similar "proof" for your
patch because I assume balancing between zones is a two way
operation :P. Actually, lowmem pressure does not assert highmem
pressure which is the point where your balancing fails.

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