Re: [PATCH] kthread: convert stop_machine into a kthread

Serge E. Hallyn writes:

> So if kernel_thread is really going to be removed, how else should this
> be done?  Just clone?

Who said kernel_thread was going to be removed?  kthread *uses*
kernel_thread.  kthread is a helper to make life easier for drivers,
not a replacement for kernel_thread.

Paul.
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