Re: [ck] Re: swap prefetching merge plans

Con Kolivas
2006-03-27T22:18:57Z

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 02:37 am, André Goddard Rosa wrote:
> @Con: Is it possible to patch staircase to address this issue as Mike
> did with the stock kernel, so I can see the testcase suceeding?
> Perhaps changing a little the interactivity detection algorithm
> (disabling fairness a little)?

I have code for it already and have been holding off putting it in for a long
time. This report has renewed my interest in pursuing it.

> I would like to test any patches to improve this situation on staircase
> too.

Thanks. You've always been very helpful in that regard and I appreciate it.

> I would like to see more cooperation on both of you, as you are trying
> to solve the same problems as I can see.
>
> Please keep walking in the same direction and try to help each other. :)
> Thank you both for your effort, it is very apreciated,

I'll try to.

Cheers,
Con