regarding kernel preemption

[Rick Brown]

Hi list,

I had posted this on kernelnewbies, but did not get much response, and
hence trying here.

When we preempt_enable() / preempt_disable(), is the kernel preemption
enabled or disabled for ALL the processors or just the local
processor?

TIA,

Rick
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