Re: [PATCH] Support for in-kernel mmio handlers

[Avi Kivity <avi-atKUWr5tajBWk0Htik3J/w@public.gmane.org>]

Gregory Haskins wrote:
> Hi Avi,
>
> I believe I have incorporated all of the changes requested.  Please find the result of that patch inline.
>
> Note that I finally understand what you were getting at with the array of objects thing.  I didn't change it yet for the same reason that you mentioned: reduction of churn.  However, now that I understand it, I see why you wanted it.  Perhaps I will send a follow-on to this patch that uses your idea.  But for now...
>   

I will try to be more explicit in the future.

> ---
>
> KVM: Add support for in-kernel mmio handlers
>
> There is a near-term need for moving some of the emulation from userspace to 
> the kernel (e.g. interrupt handling).  This patch adds a construct for 
> registering in-kernel MMIO handlers.  The consumers of this interface will
> appear in a follow-on patch.
>   


Given that the first consumer is the local apic, it makes sense to add
the vcpu-local bus first, no?


-- 
Do not meddle in the internals of kernels, for they are subtle and quick to panic.


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