Re: So, what's the status on the recent patches here?

Pavel Machek
2006-08-26T10:18:20Z

Hi!

> >> No. The reason is there's no _real_ difference in 'fileserver' and
> >> 'webserver' from the PM POV, so this will never happen.
> >> There's no reason to introduce different policies for different use
> >> cases which however imply similar peripherals utilization.
> >> Moreover, I never play MP3s on a fileserver/webserver. The example
> >> you've given is pretty much artificial.
> >
> >My notebook has 23 different devices. Do you really want to have
> >8388608 policies for different perihepal utilizations?
>
> Can you please elaborate on how this number corresponds to the reality?
> Looks like you don't catch what I'm saying. I'm talking about use
> case-driven model in which you will need to invent 8388608 use cases
> basically in order to have 8388608 policies. IOW, not any combination
> is valid within these 8388608.

I'm saying that usecase-driven model is not acceptable for a
kernel. It is not kernel's business to limit user to particular usage
models.

That's why your model works for closed machines like a cellphones, but
is totally broken for notebook. Sorry.
Pavel
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