Re: 2.6.1-rc1-tiny2

From: Jens Axboe
Date: Wed Jan 07 2004 - 09:08:14 EST


On Mon, Jan 05 2004, Matt Mackall wrote:
> This is the fourth release of the -tiny kernel tree. The aim of this
> tree is to collect patches that reduce kernel disk and memory
> footprint as well as tools for working on small systems. Target users
> are things like embedded systems, small or legacy desktop folks, and
> handhelds.
>
> Latest release includes:
> - various compile fixes for last release
> - actually include Andi Kleen's bloat-o-meter this time
> - optional mempool removal

Your CONFIG_MEMPOOL is completely broken as you are no longer giving the
same guarentees (you have no reserve at all). Might as well change it to
CONFIG_DEADLOCK instead.

--
Jens Axboe

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