> > > While the architecture uses the term 'translation table', in the kernel > > > we generally use 'pgdir' or 'pgd' to refer to the tables, so please keep > > > to that naming scheme. > > > > The idea is to have a unique name space for new subsystem of page > > tables that are used between kernels: > > between stage 1 and stage 2 kexec kernel, and similarly between > > kernels during hibernate boot process. > > > > I picked: "trans_table" that stands for transitional page table: > > meaning they are used only during transition between worlds. > > > > All public functions in this subsystem will have trans_table_* prefix, > > and page directory will be named: "trans_table". If this is confusing, > > I can either use a different prefix, or describe what "trans_table" > > stand for in trans_table.h/.c > > Ok. > > I think that "trans_table" is unfortunately confusing, as it clashes > with the architecture terminology, and differs from what we have > elsewhere. > > I think that "trans_pgd" would be better, as that better aligns with > what we have elsewhere, and avoids the ambiguity. > Sounds good. I will rename trans_table* with trans_pgd*, and will also add a note to the comments explaining what it stands for. Thank you, Pasha
