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From: Benjamin Herrenschmidt <benh@kernel.crashing.org>
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Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:37:43 +1100
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> Yes, the bit 4 isn't used, but I assumed clearing it shouldn't be prolem.

Always leave reserved bits alone ... I agree it's very unlikely in this
case that it could cause a problem but I've seen stranger things....

Ben.