Re: [PATCH] barrier patch set

[Jeff Garzik]

Jens Axboe wrote:
> I agree with Bart, it's usually never that clear. Quit harping the
> stupid LG issue, they did something brain dead in the firmware and I
> almost have to say that they got what they deserved for doing something
> as _stupid_ as that.

I use it because it's an excellent illustration of what happens when you 
ignore the spec.


> Jeff, it's wonderful to think that you can always rely on checking spec
> bits, but in reality it never really 'just works out' for any given set
> of hardware.

"just issue it and hope" is not a reasonable plan, IMO.

	Jeff



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