Re: [RFC] systemtap: begin the process of using proper kernel APIs (part1: use kprobe symbol_name/offset instead of address)

Rik van Riel
2008-07-22T18:00:55Z

On Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:33:55 -0400
"Frank Ch. Eigler" <fche@redhat.com> wrote:

> Yes, that is generally desirable - each case is usually a question of
> cost/benefit. One significant requirement for us is to keep working
> with older kernels.

You will have to weigh that against the benefits of making
systemtap generally useful for kernel developers, which
would result in a more active systemtap community and,
eventually, more available scripts and easier end user
functionality.

If a project is not aimed squarely at the developers who
could give the project critical mass, it is essentially
doomed.

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