Re: [PATCH v2 6/7] nfs: Optimize direct I/O to use folios for requests
From: Christoph Hellwig
Date: Wed Jul 08 2026 - 03:58:43 EST
On Tue, Jul 07, 2026 at 12:08:27PM +0000, Pranjal Shrivastava wrote:
> Ack. I see! Thanks!
>
> Regarding the page_folio impasse, how do you suggest we proceed? Should
> I expose and use get_contig_folio_len() from bvec? Or should I move the
> NFS helper into the iov_iter lib? (or both).
Sounds like the best way forward for now.
> Also, do you suggest sending the Folio move as a standalone patch if it
> is blocking the rest of the series or do we prefer keeping these in a
> single series?
Sorry if I'm thick, but I'm not sure what "folio" move means. In doubt
if you think you can get a series merged quicker without a later part
I'd split it.