Re: [patch 2.6.7] bug_smp_call_function

[William Lee Irwin III]

William Lee Irwin III <wli@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Calls to smp_call_function() with interrupts off or spinlocks held
>> typically causes deadlocks on SMP systems.

On Sat, Jun 19, 2004 at 03:08:34AM -0700, Andrew Morton wrote:
> No, this doesn't "typically" deadlock.  It will deadlock on every ten
> millionth call.  The preceding 9,999,999 warnings should have imparted
> sufficient clue?

I wasn't counting function calls. I suppose it won't deadlock on every
call.


-- wli
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