On Thu, 8 Mar 2012 12:29:51 -0800 Andrew Morton <akpm@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On Wed, 7 Mar 2012 19:14:49 -0800 (PST) > David Rientjes <rientjes@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > This patch prevents tasks from being attached to a memcg if there is a > > hard limit of zero. > > We're talking about the memcg's limit_in_bytes here, yes? > > > Additionally, the hard limit may not be changed to > > zero if there are tasks attached. > > hm, well... why? That would be user error, wouldn't it? What is > special about limit_in_bytes=0? The memcg will also be unviable if > limit_in_bytes=1, but we permit that. > > IOW, confused. > Ah, yes. limit_in_bytes < some small size can cause the same trouble. Hmm... should we have configurable min_limit_in_bytes as sysctl or root memcg's attaribute.. ? -Kame -- 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>