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Subject: Re: [PATCH] x86/Kconfig: make X86_UMIP to cover any X86 CPU
To:     Borislav Petkov <bp@alien8.de>
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From:   Tony W Wang-oc <TonyWWang-oc@zhaoxin.com>
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Date:   Tue, 10 Mar 2020 18:09:40 +0800
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On 10/03/2020 17:09, Borislav Petkov wrote:
> On Tue, Mar 10, 2020 at 03:24:37PM +0800, Tony W Wang-oc wrote:
>> Moreover, if remove the X86_UMIP config, a kernel-parameter like
>> "noumip" may be needed?
> 
> Not the same thing. Also, why would one need it? If one did, one would
> need it now too.
> 
Yes, you are right, thank you point this. Let us focus on X86_UMIP config.

Sincerely
TonyWWang-oc