Re: sparc32 linux SMP

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On Mon, Feb 07, 2011 at 07:26:23PM +0100, Daniel Hellstrom wrote:
> David Miller wrote:
>
>> From: Daniel Hellstrom <daniel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:39:31 +0100
>>
>>  
>>
>>> I just want to report that we have been able to run the SPEC2000
>>> integer tests successfully on Linux SMP 2.6.38-rc1. After 2-3 days of
>>> running the tests (users=2) on a dual core LEON@70MHz on Debian Etch,
>>> the results were correct. Two months ago I was able to run for 1-2
>>> minutes before the system crashed in different ways or hanged.

This is very good news! Then we know a way forward how to fix
SS1000 / and likel some of the sun4m systems with > 1 processor too.

>>>    
>>>
>>
>> I assume this is with the smp_call_function changes added to your tree,
>> right?
>>  
>>
> Yes, with the patches I sent to the list. At gaisler.com distribute a  
> "LEON Linux 2.6.36.3" package with all the patches I used.
>
>> It would be nice to get the sun4m/sun4d bits written so I can integrate
>> that fix. :-)
I have added this to my TODO list. But as I do not have any SMP system yet...
[Working on that]

> I agree, it's a pity I'm not so good with sun sparcs. If I find some  
> free time perhaps I could do an experimental implementation.. free time  
> has been a rarity lately, so don't expect it to happen... :)
If I take a stab on it later at least I hope you find time to review the stuff.

	Sam
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