Re: [PATCH] Documentation/ftrace: Correct wording on trace_options sharing

From: Dmitry Safonov
Date: Tue Feb 20 2024 - 21:00:13 EST


On 2/20/24 21:00, Dmitry Safonov wrote:
[..]
> diff --git a/Documentation/trace/ftrace.rst b/Documentation/trace/ftrace.rst
> index 7e7b8ec17934..c79a6bcef3c9 100644
> --- a/Documentation/trace/ftrace.rst
> +++ b/Documentation/trace/ftrace.rst
> @@ -3603,9 +3603,9 @@ The files in the new directory work just like the files with the
> same name in the tracing directory except the buffer that is used
> is a separate and new buffer. The files affect that buffer but do not
> affect the main buffer with the exception of trace_options. Currently,
> -the trace_options affect all instances and the top level buffer
> -the same, but this may change in future releases. That is, options
> -may become specific to the instance they reside in.
> +most of the options are specific to the instance they reside in, but
> +trace_printk, printk-msg-only and record-cmd are affecting all instances
> +and the top level buffer, but this may change in future releases.

Actually, it seems that at least on -next these 3 are not shared as
well? (if my tests aren't misbehaving)

So, just remove the part about trace_options exception?

Thanks,
Dmitry