Re: [PATCH v1 5/6] x86/hyperv: Implement hypervisor ram collection into vmcore

["Ard Biesheuvel" <ardb@kernel.org>]

On Fri, 27 Feb 2026, at 22:37, Wei Liu wrote:
> On Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 12:05:13PM -0800, Mukesh R wrote:
> [...]
>> > 
>> > So? But does it means to 'be in asmlinkage' in your interpretation? Did you check what 'asmlinkage' actually evaluates to?
>> > 
>> > I am not asking you to justify why this broken code works in practice, I am asking you to fix it.
>> 
>> 
>> STOP bossing me! I am not your servant nor your slave. And you are not the
>> only genius around here.
>> 
>> Now, many people looked at this code before it was merged and no one really
>> thought any self respecting compiler in modern times would create an issue
>> here. Still, I see the remote possibility of that happening. All you had
>> to do was to show your concern and suggest using __naked here (which looks
>> like we all missed, or maybe it came after the code was written), and it
>> would have been addressed. This is x64 specific code for very special case
>> of hyperv or kernel-on-hyperv crashing.
>> 
>> In future if you choose to correspond, watch your tone!
>
> Mukesh, there is no need to be so emotional and defensive.
>
> I don't think anyone, no matter how good he or she is, knows all the
> intricacies in the kernel. We're lucky to have other people look at our
> code and point out potential issues. Regardless of your opinion on the
> discussion, we should be thankful for the time and effort people put
> into even sending an email, let alone a patch.
>
> Let's keep the discussion civil and constructive, and focus on the
> technical aspects of the code.
>
> Ard, I want to let you know that I appreciate you raising this issue
> with us.
>

Much appreciated. And apologies to Mukesh for my harsh tone - I should have been more diplomatic in my response.