Re: [RFC] Add markers into semaphore primitives

From: Frank Ch. Eigler
Date: Tue Nov 13 2007 - 10:19:52 EST



"David J. Wilder" <dwilder@xxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> This patch adds several markers around semaphore primitives. Along
> with a tracing application this patch can be useful for measuring
> kernel semaphore usage and contention. [...]

In order to evaluate the permanent placement of markers, more
information will be needed, such as effects upon performance
and code size.

- FChE
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