Re: [RFC 0/8] Move locking primitives into kernel/locking/

From: Steven Rostedt
Date: Tue Nov 05 2013 - 09:13:59 EST


On Tue, 5 Nov 2013 14:26:09 +0100
Ingo Molnar <mingo@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> * Steven Rostedt <rostedt@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>

> Also, 'kernel lock' brings me back memories of the 'big kernel lock' -
> while 'kernel locks' brings verb/noun ambiguity and visuals of
> 'kernel locks up'.

Of course "locking" is only a verb, and we get "kernel locking up"
too ;-)

>
> As for typing legth: kernel/lo<Tab> autocompletion is your friend! :-)
>
> All in one, I think kernel/locking/ is a better name.

Fine, but I just love the idea of having the choice between a bagel and
cream cheese or with kernel lox.

-- Steve
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