Re: [PATCH 3.10] pstore: Make spinlock per zone instead of global

From: Willy Tarreau
Date: Sun Jul 30 2017 - 16:30:18 EST


Hi Leo,

On Sun, Jul 30, 2017 at 11:48:39PM +0800, Leo Yan wrote:
> > Given that 3.10 only has a few months left, if 3.10 isn't available on
> > this hardware, do you really think we need to fix something in it that
> > apparently nobody will be in situation to experience, at the risk of
> > possibly adding some partial breakage ?
> >
> > I'm not opposed, really just asking.
>
> Indeedly I have no requirement for 3.10 kernel; Greg has ported
> patch to 3.18/4.4/4.9 kernels, so Greg suggested the patch can be
> posted to mailing list for kernel 3.10.
>
> So for 3.10, it's okay for me to ignore this patch backporting; or if
> Greg and you think we should backport another 3 patches either is okay
> for me. For later case, please let me know if me to follow this (I
> can do this after one week later after holiday).

Thanks, that's clearer now. I'm fine with taking the patches if you
are sure they're fine. There won't be many more 3.10 now (1 or 2 I
think) so we won't have many chances to fix a late regression if any.
If you can double-check and let me know the preferred option, I'll
happily follow your advice. If it requires some extra work on your
side or you're unsure, better not change anything.

Thanks!
Willy