Re: [RFC] Simple userspace interface for PCI drivers

[Greg KH]

On Wed, Aug 30, 2006 at 09:07:44PM +0400, Manu Abraham wrote:
> 
> Being a bit excited and it is really interesting to have such a
> proposal, it would simplify the matters that held us up even more,
> probably. The name sounds fine though. All i was wondering whether there
> would be any high latencies for the same using in such a context. But
> since the transfers would occur in any way, even with a kernel mode
> driver, i think it should be pretty much fine.

As mentioned, this framework is being used in industrial settings right
now, where latencies are a huge issue.  It works just fine, so I do not
think there are any problems in this area.

thanks,

greg k-h
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