[PATCH] Workaround for RTAS bug

Mike Kravetz kravetz at us.ibm.com
Wed Mar 29 06:42:30 EST 2006


On Mon, Mar 27, 2006 at 03:20:00PM -0800, Mike Kravetz wrote:
> Also note that the 32 bit version of enter_rtas() should have the same
> work around even though the chances of hitting the bug are much smaller
> due to the lack of DLPAR on 32 bit kernels.  However, my assembly skills
> are a bit rusty and the 32 bit code doesn't seem to follow the conventions
> for where things should be saved.  In addition, I don't have a system
> to test 32 bit kernels.  Help creating and at least touch testing the
> same workaround for 32 bit would be appreciated.

Upon further examination, there does not appear to be any exposure to
this issue on 32 bit kernels.  Therefore, the original patch for 64 bit
should be the only workaround that is required.

-- 
Mike



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