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SubjectRe: [git pull] x86 changes for v2.6.27
Linus Torvalds wrote:
>
> No. The default value should be 'off', unless it's _needed_ by people.
>
> Have you guys looked at the size of the kernel lately?
>
> Bloat is bloat. Just because it's conditional is not an excuse.
>
> Having an in-kernel memory tester is in no way better than having an
> out-of-kernel one that you pick at grub boot time, so the claim that it's
> a "recommended" thing is likely bogus too.
>

Fair enough.

-hpa


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