Re: [PATCH [RT] 07/14] adaptive real-time lock support

2008-02-22 Thread Pavel Machek
Hi! > @@ -192,6 +192,26 @@ config RCU_TRACE > Say Y/M here if you want to enable RCU tracing in-kernel/module. > Say N if you are unsure. > > +config ADAPTIVE_RTLOCK > +bool "Adaptive real-time locks" > + default y tabs vs. spaces. > + If unsure, say Y

Re: [PATCH [RT] 07/14] adaptive real-time lock support

2008-02-22 Thread Pavel Machek
Hi! @@ -192,6 +192,26 @@ config RCU_TRACE Say Y/M here if you want to enable RCU tracing in-kernel/module. Say N if you are unsure. +config ADAPTIVE_RTLOCK +bool Adaptive real-time locks + default y tabs vs. spaces. + If unsure, say Y Missing dot?

[PATCH [RT] 07/14] adaptive real-time lock support

2008-02-21 Thread Gregory Haskins
There are pros and cons when deciding between the two basic forms of locking primitives (spinning vs sleeping). Without going into great detail on either one, we note that spinlocks have the advantage of lower overhead for short hold locks. However, they also have a con in that they create

[PATCH [RT] 07/14] adaptive real-time lock support

2008-02-21 Thread Gregory Haskins
There are pros and cons when deciding between the two basic forms of locking primitives (spinning vs sleeping). Without going into great detail on either one, we note that spinlocks have the advantage of lower overhead for short hold locks. However, they also have a con in that they create