Re: [discuss] f_ops flag to speed up compatible ioctls in linux kernel

Andi Kleen
2004-09-07T14:33:40Z

On Tue, Sep 07, 2004 at 05:25:30PM +0300, Michael S. Tsirkin wrote:
> > It may help your module, but won't solve the general problem shorter
> > term.
> But longer term it will be better, so why not go there?
> Once the infrastructure is there, drivers will be able to be
> migrated as required.

I have no problems with that. You would need two new entry points:
one 64bit one without BKL and a 32bit one also without BKL.

I think there were some objections to this scheme in the past,
but I cannot think of a good alternative.

-Andi