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Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:24:34 -0400
From: emist <emistz@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [PATCH] Bug fix for the s390 dcssblk driver
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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 linux-s390@vger.kernel.org list and 
> possibly also the maintainer at linux390@de.ibm.com.
> 
> 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.
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