Re: [RFC] genalloc != generic DEVICE memory allocator

[Pantelis Antoniou <panto@intracom.gr>]

Andrey Volkov wrote:
> Hi Pantelis,
>
> Pantelis Antoniou wrote:
>
> > Andrey Volkov wrote:

[snip]

> > Hi Andrey,
> >
> > FYI, on arch/ppc/lib/rheap.c theres an implementation of a remote heap.
> >
> > It is currently used for the management of freescale's CPM1 & CPM2 internal
> > dual port RAM.
> >
> > Take a look, it might be what you have in mind.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Pantelis
>
>
> Thanks I missed it (and small wonder! :( ).
>
> Andrew, Is somebody count HOW MANY dev specific implementation
> of buddy/first-fit allocators now in kernel?

Yes, it is indeed messy.

The rheap implementation is generic enough and I believe can fit most of the
special memory allocators needs. If you'd like I could move it somewhere
generic and test it.

Regards

Pantelis

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