Re: [PATCH] x86_64: fix problems due to use of "outb" to port 80on some AMD64x2 laptops, etc.

From: H. Peter Anvin
Date: Sat Dec 15 2007 - 18:05:18 EST


Pavel Machek wrote:

this is also something for v2.6.24 merging.

As much as I like this patch, I do not think it is suitable for
.24. Too risky, I'd say.


No kidding! We're talking about removing a hack that has been successful on thousands of pieces of hardware over 15 years because it breaks ONE machine.

If this should be done at all it should be done in the most careful manner possible. 2.6.25 would be an aggressive schedule.

-hpa
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