Re: interrupt latency and driver locking

From: John Polstra (jdp_at_polstra.com)
Date: 09/21/03

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To: "M. Warner Losh" <imp@bsdimp.com>

    On 21-Sep-2003 M. Warner Losh wrote:
    > John Polstra <jdp@polstra.com> writes:
    >: there will be no link changes except at bootstrap and shutdown.
    >
    > For server machines. For laptops, these events happen more often.
    > However, for most laptops, the rate that they happen is typically on
    > less than 1/hour. Still rare enough to not worry about optimizing it
    > and your other points are good. I just wanted to make sure that it
    > wasn't optimized to the point where disconnecting the cable from the
    > laptop to move it accross the room, or another room doesn't cause huge
    > problems.

    Don't worry, I have a laptop too. :-)

    John
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