Re: [PATCH] Define flush_wc, a way to flush write combining store buffers

On Wed, 2006-03-08 at 15:35 +0100, Andi Kleen wrote:

> > How is this different to mmiowb() ?
> 
> I think he intends it to be a flush instead of an ordering.
> (something like CLFLUSH for WC areas)

Exactly.  mmiowb guarantees ordering, but says nothing about timing.
This would guarantee ordering, affect WC store buffers if present, and
try to work in a timely manner.

	<b

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