Re: [PATCH 11/12] perf, x86: implement AMD IBS event configuration

From: Robert Richter
Date: Wed Apr 21 2010 - 04:47:22 EST


On 20.04.10 18:05:57, Robert Richter wrote:
> > What is the problem with directly using the period here, rejecting
> > any value that is off range or with bottom 4 bits set?
>
> Yes, I will create an updated version of this patch.

Stephane, do you think having the lower 4 bits set is worth an EINVAL?
I would rather ignore them since the accuracy is not really necessary
compared to a range lets say from 100000 cycles? Otherwise this will
make the setup of ibs much more complicated. The check could be moved
to userland and generate a waring or so.

-Robert

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