[PATCH -V5 03/13] arch/powerpc: Convert virtual address to vpn
Aneesh Kumar K.V
aneesh.kumar at linux.vnet.ibm.com
Wed Aug 1 17:23:04 EST 2012
Paul Mackerras <paulus at samba.org> writes:
> On Mon, Jul 30, 2012 at 04:52:09PM +0530, Aneesh Kumar K.V wrote:
>> From: "Aneesh Kumar K.V" <aneesh.kumar at linux.vnet.ibm.com>
>>
>> This patch convert different functions to take virtual page number
>> instead of virtual address. Virtual page number is virtual address
>> shifted right by VPN_SHIFT (12) bits. This enable us to have an
>> address range of upto 76 bits.
>
> Mostly looks good. I don't think it's necessary to add the
> BUILD_BUG_ON and BUG_ON conditions. I would think a comment next to
> the definition saying that VPN_SHIFT can be at most 12 would be
> sufficient.
Updated.
Thanks
-aneesh
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