>> The following patch will have the committed memory limit (per the 
>> current overcommit ratio) and the amount of memory remaining under 
>> this limit displayed in meminfo.
>>
>> It's presently somewhat difficult to use the strict memory overcommit 
>> settings as it's somewhat difficult to determine the amount of memory 
>> remaining under the cap. This patch would make using strict overcommit 
>> a good bit simpler. Does such an addition seem reasonable?
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Frank.
> 
> 
Frank Hirtz wrote:
 > Hi,
 >
 > I'm new to the list, and was wondering since I've not seen any feedback
 > on this patch whether that was because the patch is not good/a good idea
 > or whether no one has an opinion on displaying this information. I'd
 > like to get this included and any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
 >
 > Thanks again,
 >
 > Frank.
 >

Hearing no feedback on this, I'd like to request that this patch be included in 
the stock kernel release. As always, any feedback is appreciated.

Thank you again,

Frank.