Re: [patch] scm: fix scm_fp_list allocation problem

[Prasanna Meda <pmeda@akamai.com>]

Andrew Morton wrote:

> Prasanna Meda <pmeda@akamai.com> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Given that you need to patch the kernel to support larger SCM_MAX_FD, why
> > > not add this patch at the same time, keep it out of the main tree?
> >
> > Can do.
> > Ideally every fd openable should be passed over. I work towards that goal
> > and submit again.
>
> No.
>
> I meant that given that you are already patching your personal kernel to make
> SCM_MAX_FD larger, why don't you simultaneously apply this patch?

> In other words: why does the kernel.org kernel need this patch?

I agreed that I can apply both the changes locally.

kernel.org does not  get direct benifit.  It is merely benificial to people
who wants to use more fds.   I just thought  changing  SCM_MAX_FD
is easier  for them than changing macro and adding code .



Thanks,
Prasanna.


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