Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:16:16 -0700 | From | "H. Peter Anvin" <> | Subject | Re: [git pull] x86 changes for v2.6.27 |
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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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