Re: [PATCH 1/2] module.c: fix module loading failure of large modules (take 2)

[Helge Deller <deller@gmx.de>]

Kyle McMartin wrote:
> Ugh, I fail at typing, resending for rusty's benefit.
> 
> On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 01:07:24PM -0500, Kyle McMartin wrote:
>> [Adding rusty to CC]
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 09:43:12PM +0100, Helge Deller wrote:
>>> +unsigned long module_additional_section_size(struct module *mod,
>>> +					     unsigned int section);
>>> +
>> I think this would be more palatable as
>>
>> #ifdef HAVE_MODULE_SECTION_STUBS
>> unsigned long module_additional_section_size(struct module *mod,
>> 	unsigned int section);
>> #else
>> static inline unsigned long module_additional_section_size(struct module *mod,
>> 	unsigned int section)
>> {
>> 	return 0;
>> }
>> #endif
>>
>> and removing the conditional in kernel/module.c, possibly the symbol
>> should be "arch_module_a..." just to make it clear to anyone reading.
>>
>> Anyway, it's up to rusty.
>>
>> Rusty, we'd like to get this patch in, so I can merge the dependent
>> parisc-specific patch.

Rusty, I think I've a cleaner patch for that and will send it soon...

Helge