Jonathan Corbet wrote: [snip..] > + > + - The jiffies variable is special in that it can have a different value > + every time it is referenced, but it can be read without any special > + locking. So jiffies can be volatile, but the addition of other > + variables of this type is strongly frowned upon. Jiffies is considered > + to be a "stupid legacy" issue in this regard.
Why is it that you consider jiffies to be a "stupid legacy"? Isn't it natural to have a externally modified variable which is only /read/ to be volatile? (or is jiffies supposed to be replaced with something smarter/better :) -jb -- Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy. - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
