Re: [tip:x86/mce] x86/bitops: Move BIT_64() for a wider use

From: H. Peter Anvin
Date: Wed May 23 2012 - 12:31:29 EST


>>
>> Actually we need a BIT() macro that works both
>> on 32- and 64-bit. But that won't be that easy:
>> http://lkml.indiana.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1010.1/02335.html
>>
>> And it should return UL for shift values < 32 and ULL otherwise.
>

Why do you want that behavior? That seems bizarre...

-hpa

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