Re: [RFC] Simple userspace interface for PCI drivers

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Greg KH wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 30, 2006 at 09:07:44PM +0400, Manu Abraham wrote:
>> Being a bit excited and it is really interesting to have such a
>> proposal, it would simplify the matters that held us up even more,
>> probably. The name sounds fine though. All i was wondering whether there
>> would be any high latencies for the same using in such a context. But
>> since the transfers would occur in any way, even with a kernel mode
>> driver, i think it should be pretty much fine.
> 
> As mentioned, this framework is being used in industrial settings right
> now, where latencies are a huge issue.  It works just fine, so I do not
> think there are any problems in this area.

Cool.

Is there some way we can avoid the poll ? It would be a real gain
indeed, if a POLL can be avoided.

Regards,
Manu


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