Re: [PATCH 07/10] MCE: replace mce.c use of TIF_MCE_NOTIFY with user_return_notifier

Borislav Petkov
2011-06-12T13:54:11Z

On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 06:30:07AM -0400, Avi Kivity wrote:
> You're missing the flow. The MCE handler calls irq_work_queue(), which
> schedules a user return notifier, which does any needed processing in
> task context.

Ah ok, this will obviate the need for atomic lists in the user return
notifier. This could work, yep.

Thanks for clarifying.

--
Regards/Gruss,
Boris.

Advanced Micro Devices GmbH
Einsteinring 24, 85609 Dornach
GM: Alberto Bozzo
Reg: Dornach, Landkreis Muenchen
HRB Nr. 43632 WEEE Registernr: 129 19551