Re: [PATCH RFC] Simplify the Linux kernel by reducing its state space

From: Paul E. McKenney
Date: Sat Mar 31 2012 - 16:43:45 EST


On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 01:25:02PM -0700, Randy Dunlap wrote:
> On 03/31/2012 01:15 PM, Linas Vepstas wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I didn't actually try to compile the patch below; it didn't look like
> > C code so I wasn't sure what compiler to run it through. I guess maybe
> > its python? However, I'm very sure that the patches are completely
> > correct, because I read them, and I also know Paul. And I've heard of
> > Thomas Gleixner.
>
>
> x86_64 defconfig has many build errors and warnings. :(

I suggest removing the code containing the errors and warnings. I bet
that the offending code is not needed when running with zero CPUs.

> back to my abacus.

;-)

Thanx, Paul

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