On Sat, Oct 20, 2007 at 01:24:34PM -0400, emist wrote:
> Frans Pop wrote:
> > emist wrote:
> >> The following patch fixes and issue in the s390 dcssblk driver. The
> >> issue is caused when an unsuccessful attempt is made in order to change
> >> a segment's type through the device attribute file "shared". This causes
> >> the driver to remove the device in question, removing with it the device
> >> attribute which is currently handling the call. The result is a hang on
> >> the driver as it removes memory from under its feet.
> >>
> >> Not exactly sure if this explanation makes sense or its entirely
> >> accurate. This is what I believe at this point from encountering and
> >> fixing the error. Anyway here is the patch, hope it helps.
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > If you don't get any reactions to your patch during the next few days, I
> > suggest you resend it and then CC the [email protected] list and
> > possibly also the maintainer at [email protected].
> >
> > In general you should always try to CC the relevant list/people as listed in
> > the MAINTAINERS file and not just the linux-kernel list, both for patches
> > and when reporting problems.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Frans Pop
> >
>
> Thanks Frans, I will do as you suggest.
>
> Have a good one,
>
> Igor H.
Gerald or Carsten (cc'ed) should look into this.
Thanks for reporting.
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