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

Heiko Carstens
2007-10-21T10:09:40Z

On Sat, Oct 20, 2007 at 01:24:34PM -0400, emist wrote:
> 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.

Gerald or Carsten (cc'ed) should look into this.
Thanks for reporting.