Hi ! On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 10:05 PM, Johannes Weiner <hannes@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > No. See drop_caches_sysctl_handler() calling drop_pagecache() calling > __invalidate_mapping_pages(). The latter skips dirty pages and those > getting written back currently. Sharp analysis! OK, can't confirm that right now, but I think you're right since I rarely see disk activity when I force cache drop. regards, Mulyadi. -- To unsubscribe from this list: send an email with "unsubscribe kernelnewbies" to ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxx Please read the FAQ at http://kernelnewbies.org/FAQ
