[openib-general] [PATCH] Yet more sysfs support

Roland Dreier roland at topspin.com
Tue Sep 7 07:51:53 PDT 2004


    Michael> When we start writing to bits (like IsSM bit) to have a
    Michael> separate flag will be better as it will guarantee
    Michael> automicity.

I'm not convinced sysfs is the right interface to set capability
bits.  You lose the ability to clean up when an app exits uncleanly
(for example leaving the IsSM bit set with no SM running).

 - Roland



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