> Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:57:15 +0530 > Subject: [Question] Why should we check irq_fpu_usable before accessing using ASENI instructions. > From: guru2018@xxxxxxxxx > To: linux-x86_64@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > > Hello, > I am new to assembly language programming. > In Kernel we check irq_fpu_usable before using any of AESNI related > instruction. > 1) why should we check the FPU is available for using AESNI instructions ? > 2) Will AESNI intructions make use of FPU ? > > I tried searching the answer in internet, no where i found the answer. > Could please come one answer in this list. > > Guru > -- > To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-x86_64" in > the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html resending due to kernel(s) html bounces.. anyways hopefully somebody can see this post and answer your questions! -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-x86_64" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
