Hi
I could not find any difference between the functions set_bit and clear_bit.
But it is mentioned in bitops.h file that smp_mb__before_clear_bit()
and/or smp_mb__after_clear_bit() shall be called in order to ensure changes
are visible on other processors.This is mentioned for bit_clear() function
only.
My doubt:
Is it not required to call smp_mb__before_set_bit() and
smp_mb__after_set_bit() in case of set_bit() function.
If not why is it not required?
Thank you
-nsmurthy
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