Re: [PATCH v6 00/23] sched: Introduce cpu_preferred_mask and steal-driven vCPU backoff

From: Shrikanth Hegde

Date: Thu Jul 09 2026 - 01:25:21 EST




On 7/9/26 10:34 AM, Yury Norov wrote:
On Wed, Jul 01, 2026 at 07:46:31PM +0530, Shrikanth Hegde wrote:
As mentioned in previous v5[3]'s cover-letter, I am looking for guidance
on the below concern that will arise.
I think there should be a MAINTAINERS file entry for new
driver. I don't see a drivers/virt/* entry.
Either as a new entry for driver or a few file in SCHEDULER entry.
Let me know if/what I should add it.

There should be no new unmaintained files in the kernel. For the new
driver, create a new entry making yourself a maintainer, and relevant
people - the reviewers.


Alright. Thanks on that guidance.

If you decide to add me, please use the

Yury Norov <yury.norov@xxxxxxxxx>

Sure. You have helped this series evolve into much better shape.
Will add your entry as maintainer as well.

Thank you very much for reviewing the series and your comments.
I will plan to send out v7 later in the day or tomorrow.