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To: Pawan Gupta <pawan.kumar.gupta@linux.intel.com>
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From: Sohil Mehta <sohil.mehta@intel.com>
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On 1/19/2024 8:21 AM, Pawan Gupta wrote:

> The goal is to compile test it whenever possible. As
> SPECULATION_MITIGATIONS are ON by default, it wont get tested for most
> configuration.

Sure, that would help increase the compile coverage. I wasn't sure how
much of a difference it would make. Anyways, the restriction is expected
to be short lived until LASS is available.

Please feel free to add:
Reviewed-by: Sohil Mehta <sohil.mehta@intel.com>