On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 10:19 PM, Jagadeesh Bhaskar P <jagadeeshbp@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Any clues as to why is __GFP_RECLAIMABLE not set by default in GFP_DMA, > GFP_KERNEL and such? Just a guess, by avoiding reclaimable flag, the allocated memory block will stay as long as need (until freed intentionally by the initial allocator). Thus, further avoiding unneccessary reallocation. Probably it's useful for something that should increase cache hit ratio.... certain kind of slab cache maybe? 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
