Re: Break 2.4 VM in five easy steps

Derek Glidden
2001-06-06T21:58:50Z

Alan Cox wrote:
>
> > I'm beginning to be amazed at the Linux VM hackers' attitudes regarding
> > this problem. I expect this sort of behaviour from academics - ignoring
> > real actual problems being reported by real actual people really and
>
> Actually I find your attitude amazing. If you would like a quote on fixing
> specific VM problems Im sure several people will be happy to tender.

The very first thing I said in my very first message on this topic is
that I've been following LKML for a couple of weeks now and following
the VM work. I _know_ there are VM problems. I _know_ there are people
working on the problems. Yet, when I post a specific example, with
_clear and simple_ instructions on how to reproduce a problem I'm
experiencing and an offer to do whatever I can to help fix the problem,
I am told repeatedly, in effect "you need more swap, that's your
problem" (which isn't really even related to the issue I reported) by
names I have come to recognize and respect despite my status as not a
kernel hacker. Why shouldn't I be flabbergasted by that?

> I guess the patch to fix this that I have in my mailbox to merge doesnt exist.
> A pity because if it doesnt exist I cant send it to you

huh ... I just don't know how to take that except it seems to uphold
everything I said to which you responded so intensely.

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