__getname vs kmalloc — Linux Kernel

Which is the prefered method of allocating memory __getname or kmalloc?

I looked at the source, and it appears to be used by 9p, smbfs, parts
of VFS. In total there are only 10 calls to it.

Thanks,

Jeff Sipek.
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