RE: [PATCH v5 1/5] x86/cpufeature: add the cpu feature bit for LKGS

From: Li, Xin3
Date: Wed Jan 11 2023 - 13:18:56 EST


> > Add the CPU feature bit for LKGS (Load "Kernel" GS).
> >
> > LKGS instruction is introduced with Intel FRED (flexible return and
> > event delivery) specificaton
>
> Unknown word [specificaton] in commit message.
> Suggestions: ['specification',
>
> Please use a spellchecker for your commit messages.
>
> > https://cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/678938.
>
> This URL is most likely going to be unstable.
>
> Write instead
>
> "Search for the latest spec in most search engines by doing:
>
> site:intel.com FRED (flexible return and event delivery) specification"

Thanks for the suggestion.

> Google etc has indexed it already so it should always pull out the newest revision.
>
> $ test-apply.sh /tmp/01-x86-cpufeature-add_the_cpu_feature_bit_for_lkgs-
> new.patch
> checking file arch/x86/include/asm/cpufeatures.h
> Hunk #1 FAILED at 311.
> 1 out of 1 hunk FAILED
> checking file tools/arch/x86/include/asm/cpufeatures.h
> Hunk #1 FAILED at 308.
> 1 out of 1 hunk FAILED
> Apply? (y/n)
>
> I guess you'd need to refresh the patchset against latest tip/master.

Will rebase on top of latest master and send v6 of the patch set.

Xin

> Thx.
>
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> Boris.
>
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