Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:19:50 +0200 (CEST) | From | Roman Zippel <> | Subject | Re: Wanted: a limit on kernel log buffer size |
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Hi,
On Sun, 6 Apr 2003, Randy.Dunlap wrote:
> This is a multi-part answer. Say, 5 parts. > > a. If someone won't read the help text, how can we help them? > > b. If we make a 2 GB log buffer size a compile-time error, will > they read that? > > c. If we make it a compile-time warning, will they read that? > > d. What limit(s) do you suggest? I can try to add some limits. > > e. This kind of config limiting should be done in the config system IMO. > I've asked Roman for that capability....
While I don't mind adding limits, checking it at compile time certainly won't hurt. Even better would be a more dynamic solution, which can release unused print buffer after booting.
bye, Roman
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