On Tue, 25 Oct 2011, Colin Cross wrote: > > Or, rather, when pm_restrict_gfp_mask() clears __GFP_IO and __GFP_FS that > > it also has the same behavior as __GFP_NORETRY in should_alloc_retry() by > > setting a variable in file scope. > > > > Why do you prefer that over adding a gfp_required_mask? > Because it avoids an unnecessary OR in the page and slab allocator fastpaths which are red hot :) -- To unsubscribe, send a message with 'unsubscribe linux-mm' in the body to majordomo@xxxxxxxxx. For more info on Linux MM, see: http://www.linux-mm.org/ . Fight unfair telecom internet charges in Canada: sign http://stopthemeter.ca/ Don't email: <a href=mailto:"dont@xxxxxxxxx";> email@xxxxxxxxx </a>