On Thu, May 09, 2002, David Brownell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > We use clear_bit and set_bit because it's atomic and makes sure we don't > > race with the HC updating the same data. > > If the HC is updating the same data, it'd seem like such > races have been a longstanding risk.
They would still be races if clear_bit and set_bit weren't atomic, but since they are (atleast on SMP kernels). It's a Read-Modify-Write race. JE _______________________________________________________________ Have big pipes? SourceForge.net is looking for download mirrors. We supply the hardware. You get the recognition. Email Us: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-devel
