Re: Wanted: a limit on kernel log buffer size

[Roman Zippel <zippel@linux-m68k.org>]

Hi,

On Sun, 6 Apr 2003, Randy.Dunlap wrote:

> This is a multi-part answer.  Say, 5 parts.
> 
> a.  If someone won't read the help text, how can we help them?
> 
> b.  If we make a 2 GB log buffer size a compile-time error, will
> they read that?
> 
> c.  If we make it a compile-time warning, will they read that?
> 
> d.  What limit(s) do you suggest?  I can try to add some limits.
> 
> e.  This kind of config limiting should be done in the config system IMO.
> I've asked Roman for that capability....

While I don't mind adding limits, checking it at compile time certainly 
won't hurt.
Even better would be a more dynamic solution, which can release unused 
print buffer after booting.

bye, Roman