On Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:26:18 -0800 Andrew Morton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > indirect functions calls are everywhere in kernel, network, fs, > > everywhere. > > That doesn't make them fast. just to emphasize this: an indirect function call is at least as expensive as an atomic operation on x86 cpus.... (if not more) -- If you want to reach me at my work email, use [EMAIL PROTECTED] For development, discussion and tips for power savings, visit http://www.lesswatts.org -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe netdev" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
