On 05/23/2012 11:37 AM, Thomas Gleixner wrote: >> >> That works, but replaces one problem with another: now we have two >> sources for the same data, and need to juggle between them depending on >> register number (either synchronizing in both directions, or special >> casing); so you're simplifying one thing at the expense of the other. >> If the microcode starts accessing more registers, then having two >> layouts becomes even uglier. > > Fair enough :) Yes, the µcode accessing this data structure directly probably falls under the category of a legitimate need to stick to the hardware format. -hpa -- H. Peter Anvin, Intel Open Source Technology Center I work for Intel. I don't speak on their behalf. -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe kvm" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
