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Linus Torvalds wrote:
>>Linux Trace Toolkit (LTT
> I don't know what this buys us.

I'd like to add a request for this to be in mainstream.  The benefits 
have already been stated in this thread, and it has been used here to 
good effect.

>>Crash Dumping (LKCD
> This is definitely a vendor-driven thing. I don't believe it has any 
> relevance unless vendors actively support it.

I'd like to see this too.  The more debug information the better as far 
as I'm concerned.


>>Hires Timer
> This one is likely another "vendor push" thing.

It doesn't hurt performance when turned off, and allows for 
finer-grained timing when turned on.  What's not to like?  I can't 
comment on the actual code, but I really like the idea.


Chris


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