> This limitation shouldn't apply to the percpu area, since gs_base can be > pointed anywhere in the address space -- in effect we're always indirect.
The initial reference copy of the percpu area has to be addressed by the linker. Hmm, in theory since it is not actually used by itself I suppose you could move it into positive space. -Andi - 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/