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SubjectRe: [PATCH next v4 0/2] printk: remove logbuf_lock writer-protection of ringbuffer
On Wed 2020-12-09 01:50:51, John Ogness wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Here is a v4 of the series to partially remove logbuf_lock.
> v3 is here[0]. This series removes logbuf_lock usage of most
> ringbuffer writers. The remaining logbuf_lock users are
> using the lock to synchronize other variables. These other
> users will be addressed in a later series.
>
> I have tried to keep these changes minimal so that we can feel
> comfortable for the upcoming 5.11 merge window.

Both patches are pushed in printk/linux.git, branch printk-rework.

I hurried so that we could get some testing linux-next before
the merge window opens.

We are going to see if the many barriers in the ring buffer
code are enough ;-) I keep my fingers crossed.

Best Regards,
Petr

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