Re: 2.6.14: CR4 not needed to be inspected on the 486 anymore?

From: Maciej W. Rozycki
Date: Mon Nov 07 2005 - 04:39:20 EST


On Sat, 5 Nov 2005, Andi Kleen wrote:

> I don't think it's a good idea. Relying on nested faults in oops
> is a bit unsafe because it could lead to recursive faults in the worst case.

Good point.

> Better keep the if

Except the condition is wrong. Presence of CR4 could be tested elsewhere
though, with the result being the condition here.

Maciej
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