Re: [patch 00/13] Syslets, "Threadlets", generic AIO support, v3

[Pavel Machek]

Hi!

> > But it is true that for most kernel programmers, threaded
> > programming is much easier to understand, and we need to engineer the
> > kernel for what will be maintainable for the majority of the kernel
> > development community.
> 
> What's probably true is that, for a kernel to stay competitive you need two 
> distinct traits:
> 
> 1. Stability
> 2. Performance
> 
> And you can't get that, by arguing that the kernel development community 
> doesn't have the brains to code for performance, which I dearly doubt.
> 
> So, instead of using intimidating language to force one's opinion thru, 
> especially when it comes from those in control, why not have a democratic 
> vote?

Linus cast his vote, and as that is only vote that matters, can we end
this discussion? (Eugeny is not willing to listen to Linus, but I
guess that's Eugeny's problem at this point).
									Pavel
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