On Aug 6, 2008, at 6:31 AM, Pavel Shamis (Pasha) wrote:
In working on https://svn.open-mpi.org/trac/ompi/ticket/1434, I see
fairly inconsistent use of the mca_openib_btl_component.ib_lock,
such as within btl_openib_proc.c.
In fixing #1434, do I need to be mindful doing all the locking
properly, or is it already so broken that it doesn't really matter,
and all I need to do is ensure that I don't put in any bozo
deadlocks?
Hmm good question... I never tested thread build of openib btl, so I
don't know if it really works. But we try to keep it thread safe.
(All the thread stuff in openib btl require serious review..)
That's what I was thinking (it all requires a big review). Ok; I'll
just stay away from the boneheaded deadlocks.
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Jeff Squyres
Cisco Systems
