Re: Wanted: a limit on kernel log buffer size

Roman Zippel (zippel@linux-m68k.org)
Mon, 7 Apr 2003 14:19:50 +0200 (CEST)


Hi,

On Sun, 6 Apr 2003, Randy.Dunlap wrote:

> This is a multi-part answer. Say, 5 parts.
>
> a. If someone won't read the help text, how can we help them?
>
> b. If we make a 2 GB log buffer size a compile-time error, will
> they read that?
>
> c. If we make it a compile-time warning, will they read that?
>
> d. What limit(s) do you suggest? I can try to add some limits.
>
> e. This kind of config limiting should be done in the config system IMO.
> I've asked Roman for that capability....

While I don't mind adding limits, checking it at compile time certainly
won't hurt.
Even better would be a more dynamic solution, which can release unused
print buffer after booting.

bye, Roman

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