Re: [PATCH RFC] x86: avoid atomic operation in test_and_set_bit_lock if possible

[Andi Kleen]

> Could you please try the patch below?

This is very likely not a good idea.  I heard some systems can hang
if you overwrite their PMUs this way and you're unlucky enough :-(

-Andi
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