Roland McGrath wrote: > tasklist_lock isn't needed for that, RCU is fine. > (This is not a recent change.) > > But, modules aren't allowed to use put_task_struct, so get_task_struct is > not a real plan at all. > >
>
> For other cases where you are considering holding a task_struct pointer for
> something, let's discuss each on a case by case basis.
>
Much appreciated,
cm
>
> Thanks,
> Roland
>
>
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