Merge branch 'master' into for-next

Merge with 49717cb ("kthread: Document ways of reducing OS jitter due
to per-CPU kthreads") to be able to apply fixup patch on top of it.

Signed-off-by: Jiri Kosina <jkosina@suse.cz>
This commit is contained in:
Jiri Kosina
2013-05-28 10:09:22 +02:00
328 changed files with 4894 additions and 1878 deletions
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@@ -953,11 +953,11 @@ S: Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
S: USA
N: Randy Dunlap
E: rdunlap@xenotime.net
W: http://www.xenotime.net/linux/linux.html
W: http://www.linux-usb.org
E: rdunlap@infradead.org
W: http://www.infradead.org/~rdunlap/
D: Linux-USB subsystem, USB core/UHCI/printer/storage drivers
D: x86 SMP, ACPI, bootflag hacking
D: documentation, builds
S: (ask for current address)
S: USA
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@@ -217,9 +217,14 @@ over a rather long period of time, but improvements are always welcome!
whether the increased speed is worth it.
8. Although synchronize_rcu() is slower than is call_rcu(), it
usually results in simpler code. So, unless update performance
is critically important or the updaters cannot block,
synchronize_rcu() should be used in preference to call_rcu().
usually results in simpler code. So, unless update performance is
critically important, the updaters cannot block, or the latency of
synchronize_rcu() is visible from userspace, synchronize_rcu()
should be used in preference to call_rcu(). Furthermore,
kfree_rcu() usually results in even simpler code than does
synchronize_rcu() without synchronize_rcu()'s multi-millisecond
latency. So please take advantage of kfree_rcu()'s "fire and
forget" memory-freeing capabilities where it applies.
An especially important property of the synchronize_rcu()
primitive is that it automatically self-limits: if grace periods
@@ -268,7 +273,8 @@ over a rather long period of time, but improvements are always welcome!
e. Periodically invoke synchronize_rcu(), permitting a limited
number of updates per grace period.
The same cautions apply to call_rcu_bh() and call_rcu_sched().
The same cautions apply to call_rcu_bh(), call_rcu_sched(),
call_srcu(), and kfree_rcu().
9. All RCU list-traversal primitives, which include
rcu_dereference(), list_for_each_entry_rcu(), and
@@ -296,9 +302,9 @@ over a rather long period of time, but improvements are always welcome!
all currently executing rcu_read_lock()-protected RCU read-side
critical sections complete. It does -not- necessarily guarantee
that all currently running interrupts, NMIs, preempt_disable()
code, or idle loops will complete. Therefore, if you do not have
rcu_read_lock()-protected read-side critical sections, do -not-
use synchronize_rcu().
code, or idle loops will complete. Therefore, if your
read-side critical sections are protected by something other
than rcu_read_lock(), do -not- use synchronize_rcu().
Similarly, disabling preemption is not an acceptable substitute
for rcu_read_lock(). Code that attempts to use preemption
@@ -401,9 +407,9 @@ over a rather long period of time, but improvements are always welcome!
read-side critical sections. It is the responsibility of the
RCU update-side primitives to deal with this.
17. Use CONFIG_PROVE_RCU, CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS_RCU_HEAD, and
the __rcu sparse checks to validate your RCU code. These
can help find problems as follows:
17. Use CONFIG_PROVE_RCU, CONFIG_DEBUG_OBJECTS_RCU_HEAD, and the
__rcu sparse checks (enabled by CONFIG_SPARSE_RCU_POINTER) to
validate your RCU code. These can help find problems as follows:
CONFIG_PROVE_RCU: check that accesses to RCU-protected data
structures are carried out under the proper RCU
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@@ -64,6 +64,11 @@ checking of rcu_dereference() primitives:
but retain the compiler constraints that prevent duplicating
or coalescsing. This is useful when when testing the
value of the pointer itself, for example, against NULL.
rcu_access_index(idx):
Return the value of the index and omit all barriers, but
retain the compiler constraints that prevent duplicating
or coalescsing. This is useful when when testing the
value of the index itself, for example, against -1.
The rcu_dereference_check() check expression can be any boolean
expression, but would normally include a lockdep expression. However,
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@@ -79,7 +79,20 @@ complete. Pseudo-code using rcu_barrier() is as follows:
2. Execute rcu_barrier().
3. Allow the module to be unloaded.
The rcutorture module makes use of rcu_barrier in its exit function
There are also rcu_barrier_bh(), rcu_barrier_sched(), and srcu_barrier()
functions for the other flavors of RCU, and you of course must match
the flavor of rcu_barrier() with that of call_rcu(). If your module
uses multiple flavors of call_rcu(), then it must also use multiple
flavors of rcu_barrier() when unloading that module. For example, if
it uses call_rcu_bh(), call_srcu() on srcu_struct_1, and call_srcu() on
srcu_struct_2(), then the following three lines of code will be required
when unloading:
1 rcu_barrier_bh();
2 srcu_barrier(&srcu_struct_1);
3 srcu_barrier(&srcu_struct_2);
The rcutorture module makes use of rcu_barrier() in its exit function
as follows:
1 static void
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@@ -92,14 +92,14 @@ If the CONFIG_RCU_CPU_STALL_INFO kernel configuration parameter is set,
more information is printed with the stall-warning message, for example:
INFO: rcu_preempt detected stall on CPU
0: (63959 ticks this GP) idle=241/3fffffffffffffff/0
0: (63959 ticks this GP) idle=241/3fffffffffffffff/0 softirq=82/543
(t=65000 jiffies)
In kernels with CONFIG_RCU_FAST_NO_HZ, even more information is
printed:
INFO: rcu_preempt detected stall on CPU
0: (64628 ticks this GP) idle=dd5/3fffffffffffffff/0 drain=0 . timer not pending
0: (64628 ticks this GP) idle=dd5/3fffffffffffffff/0 softirq=82/543 last_accelerate: a345/d342 nonlazy_posted: 25 .D
(t=65000 jiffies)
The "(64628 ticks this GP)" indicates that this CPU has taken more
@@ -116,13 +116,28 @@ number between the two "/"s is the value of the nesting, which will
be a small positive number if in the idle loop and a very large positive
number (as shown above) otherwise.
For CONFIG_RCU_FAST_NO_HZ kernels, the "drain=0" indicates that the CPU is
not in the process of trying to force itself into dyntick-idle state, the
"." indicates that the CPU has not given up forcing RCU into dyntick-idle
mode (it would be "H" otherwise), and the "timer not pending" indicates
that the CPU has not recently forced RCU into dyntick-idle mode (it
would otherwise indicate the number of microseconds remaining in this
forced state).
The "softirq=" portion of the message tracks the number of RCU softirq
handlers that the stalled CPU has executed. The number before the "/"
is the number that had executed since boot at the time that this CPU
last noted the beginning of a grace period, which might be the current
(stalled) grace period, or it might be some earlier grace period (for
example, if the CPU might have been in dyntick-idle mode for an extended
time period. The number after the "/" is the number that have executed
since boot until the current time. If this latter number stays constant
across repeated stall-warning messages, it is possible that RCU's softirq
handlers are no longer able to execute on this CPU. This can happen if
the stalled CPU is spinning with interrupts are disabled, or, in -rt
kernels, if a high-priority process is starving RCU's softirq handler.
For CONFIG_RCU_FAST_NO_HZ kernels, the "last_accelerate:" prints the
low-order 16 bits (in hex) of the jiffies counter when this CPU last
invoked rcu_try_advance_all_cbs() from rcu_needs_cpu() or last invoked
rcu_accelerate_cbs() from rcu_prepare_for_idle(). The "nonlazy_posted:"
prints the number of non-lazy callbacks posted since the last call to
rcu_needs_cpu(). Finally, an "L" indicates that there are currently
no non-lazy callbacks ("." is printed otherwise, as shown above) and
"D" indicates that dyntick-idle processing is enabled ("." is printed
otherwise, for example, if disabled via the "nohz=" kernel boot parameter).
Multiple Warnings From One Stall
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@@ -265,9 +265,9 @@ rcu_dereference()
rcu_read_lock();
p = rcu_dereference(head.next);
rcu_read_unlock();
x = p->address;
x = p->address; /* BUG!!! */
rcu_read_lock();
y = p->data;
y = p->data; /* BUG!!! */
rcu_read_unlock();
Holding a reference from one RCU read-side critical section
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@@ -60,8 +60,7 @@ own source tree. For example:
"dontdiff" is a list of files which are generated by the kernel during
the build process, and should be ignored in any diff(1)-generated
patch. The "dontdiff" file is included in the kernel tree in
2.6.12 and later. For earlier kernel versions, you can get it
from <http://www.xenotime.net/linux/doc/dontdiff>.
2.6.12 and later.
Make sure your patch does not include any extra files which do not
belong in a patch submission. Make sure to review your patch -after-
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@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ The target is named "raid" and it accepts the following parameters:
raid10 Various RAID10 inspired algorithms chosen by additional params
- RAID10: Striped Mirrors (aka 'Striping on top of mirrors')
- RAID1E: Integrated Adjacent Stripe Mirroring
- RAID1E: Integrated Offset Stripe Mirroring
- and other similar RAID10 variants
Reference: Chapter 4 of
@@ -64,15 +65,15 @@ The target is named "raid" and it accepts the following parameters:
synchronisation state for each region.
[raid10_copies <# copies>]
[raid10_format near]
[raid10_format <near|far|offset>]
These two options are used to alter the default layout of
a RAID10 configuration. The number of copies is can be
specified, but the default is 2. There are other variations
to how the copies are laid down - the default and only current
option is "near". Near copies are what most people think of
with respect to mirroring. If these options are left
unspecified, or 'raid10_copies 2' and/or 'raid10_format near'
are given, then the layouts for 2, 3 and 4 devices are:
specified, but the default is 2. There are also three
variations to how the copies are laid down - the default
is "near". Near copies are what most people think of with
respect to mirroring. If these options are left unspecified,
or 'raid10_copies 2' and/or 'raid10_format near' are given,
then the layouts for 2, 3 and 4 devices are:
2 drives 3 drives 4 drives
-------- ---------- --------------
A1 A1 A1 A1 A2 A1 A1 A2 A2
@@ -85,6 +86,33 @@ The target is named "raid" and it accepts the following parameters:
3-device layout is what might be called a 'RAID1E - Integrated
Adjacent Stripe Mirroring'.
If 'raid10_copies 2' and 'raid10_format far', then the layouts
for 2, 3 and 4 devices are:
2 drives 3 drives 4 drives
-------- -------------- --------------------
A1 A2 A1 A2 A3 A1 A2 A3 A4
A3 A4 A4 A5 A6 A5 A6 A7 A8
A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A9 A10 A11 A12
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
A2 A1 A3 A1 A2 A2 A1 A4 A3
A4 A3 A6 A4 A5 A6 A5 A8 A7
A6 A5 A9 A7 A8 A10 A9 A12 A11
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
If 'raid10_copies 2' and 'raid10_format offset', then the
layouts for 2, 3 and 4 devices are:
2 drives 3 drives 4 drives
-------- ------------ -----------------
A1 A2 A1 A2 A3 A1 A2 A3 A4
A2 A1 A3 A1 A2 A2 A1 A4 A3
A3 A4 A4 A5 A6 A5 A6 A7 A8
A4 A3 A6 A4 A5 A6 A5 A8 A7
A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A9 A10 A11 A12
A6 A5 A9 A7 A8 A10 A9 A12 A11
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
Here we see layouts closely akin to 'RAID1E - Integrated
Offset Stripe Mirroring'.
<#raid_devs>: The number of devices composing the array.
Each device consists of two entries. The first is the device
containing the metadata (if any); the second is the one containing the
@@ -142,3 +170,5 @@ Version History
1.3.0 Added support for RAID 10
1.3.1 Allow device replacement/rebuild for RAID 10
1.3.2 Fix/improve redundancy checking for RAID10
1.4.0 Non-functional change. Removes arg from mapping function.
1.4.1 Add RAID10 "far" and "offset" algorithm support.
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@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Supported chips:
Addresses scanned: -
Datasheet: www.analog.com/static/imported-files/data_sheets/ADM1276.pdf
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -4,9 +4,14 @@ Kernel driver adt7410
Supported chips:
* Analog Devices ADT7410
Prefix: 'adt7410'
Addresses scanned: I2C 0x48 - 0x4B
Addresses scanned: None
Datasheet: Publicly available at the Analog Devices website
http://www.analog.com/static/imported-files/data_sheets/ADT7410.pdf
* Analog Devices ADT7420
Prefix: 'adt7420'
Addresses scanned: None
Datasheet: Publicly available at the Analog Devices website
http://www.analog.com/static/imported-files/data_sheets/ADT7420.pdf
Author: Hartmut Knaack <knaack.h@gmx.de>
@@ -27,6 +32,10 @@ value per second or even justget one sample on demand for power saving.
Besides, it can completely power down its ADC, if power management is
required.
The ADT7420 is register compatible, the only differences being the package,
a slightly narrower operating temperature range (-40°C to +150°C), and a
better accuracy (0.25°C instead of 0.50°C.)
Configuration Notes
-------------------
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@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Supported chips:
Addresses scanned: I2C 0x18 - 0x1f
Author:
Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Supported devices:
Documentation:
http://www.lineagepower.com/oem/pdf/CPLI2C.pdf
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Supported chips:
Datasheet:
http://www.national.com/pf/LM/LM5066.html
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -5,13 +5,13 @@ Supported chips:
* Linear Technology LTC2978
Prefix: 'ltc2978'
Addresses scanned: -
Datasheet: http://cds.linear.com/docs/Datasheet/2978fa.pdf
Datasheet: http://www.linear.com/product/ltc2978
* Linear Technology LTC3880
Prefix: 'ltc3880'
Addresses scanned: -
Datasheet: http://cds.linear.com/docs/Datasheet/3880f.pdf
Datasheet: http://www.linear.com/product/ltc3880
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Supported chips:
Datasheet:
http://cds.linear.com/docs/Datasheet/42612fb.pdf
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Supported chips:
Addresses scanned: -
Datasheet: http://datasheets.maxim-ic.com/en/ds/MAX16064.pdf
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Supported chips:
http://datasheets.maxim-ic.com/en/ds/MAX16070-MAX16071.pdf
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Supported chips:
Addresses scanned: -
Datasheet: http://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX34461.pdf
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ Supported chips:
Addresses scanned: -
Datasheet: http://datasheets.maxim-ic.com/en/ds/MAX8688.pdf
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description
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@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Supported chips:
Addresses scanned: -
Datasheet: n.a.
Author: Guenter Roeck <guenter.roeck@ericsson.com>
Author: Guenter Roeck <linux@roeck-us.net>
Description

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