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From: Auke Kok <auke-jan.h.kok@intel.com>
Subject: Re: [PATCH 19/21] e1000: allow user to disable ich8 lock loss workaround
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 07:21:44 -0700
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To: Jeff Garzik <jgarzik@pobox.com>
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Jeff Garzik wrote:
> Kok, Auke wrote:
>> The workaround for the ich8 lock loss problem is only needed for
>> a very small amount of systems. This adds an option for the user
>> to disable the workaround.
> 
> Does "very small amount" equate to "never in real production machines"?

Unfortunately not.


Cheers,

Auke