Re: [PATCH] Bug fix for the s390 dcssblk driver

emist
2007-10-20T17:24:48Z

Frans Pop wrote:
> emist wrote:
>> The following patch fixes and issue in the s390 dcssblk driver. The
>> issue is caused when an unsuccessful attempt is made in order to change
>> a segment's type through the device attribute file "shared". This causes
>> the driver to remove the device in question, removing with it the device
>> attribute which is currently handling the call. The result is a hang on
>> the driver as it removes memory from under its feet.
>>
>> Not exactly sure if this explanation makes sense or its entirely
>> accurate. This is what I believe at this point from encountering and
>> fixing the error. Anyway here is the patch, hope it helps.
>
> Hi,
>
> If you don't get any reactions to your patch during the next few days, I
> suggest you resend it and then CC the linux-s390@vger.kernel.org list and
> possibly also the maintainer at linux390@de.ibm.com.
>
> In general you should always try to CC the relevant list/people as listed in
> the MAINTAINERS file and not just the linux-kernel list, both for patches
> and when reporting problems.
>
> Cheers,
> Frans Pop
>

Thanks Frans, I will do as you suggest.

Have a good one,

Igor H.