> > Will you ever constructively respond to the points I made > > about uhci_free_dev()? OR are you going to continue to > > ignore the fact that when it returns, "uhci" is still holding > > on to device resources it's just said it has freed? > > > > (And no, changing the definition of that routine is not > > in the category of "constructive".) > > I have really no idea how else to explain this to you. I've tried a > couple of different ways but you still don't understand. Everyone else > I've asked seems to understand me, so I can only guess that the problem > isn't with my explanation.
Then you're omitting some parts of the problem. Such as the one you're still omitting in this "response" ... Feels to me like I'm describing "elephant" and you're focusing on "grey", then you're blaming me for saying that "grey" isn't the whole story. > The fact you're focusing on uhci_free_dev() and that it doesn't do anything > reflects that you don't understand how reference counting works. And the fact that you're STILL not responding to a point-blank question reflects ... well, I'll avoid going there, since I don't want to come across to you like you're coming across to me. (Hey, that's the bogus dynamic: I'm expecting a response to a question, you're giving a response to a different question!) > Like I've said, go read up on reference counting theory and then take a > look how it's implemented elsewhere in the kernel. Let's just say I've worked with quite a few reference counting systems, implemented them too, and don't need a freshman tutorial on them. You could look at the 2.5.current "ehci-mem.c", and you'd see proof of at least that much. So assuming that's a problem comes across as condescending. (And so it is counter-productive.) - Dave _______________________________________________________________ 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
