Re: x86 GENERIC kernels unlobotomized

[David Holland <dholland-current%netbsd.org@localhost>]

On Mon, Aug 08, 2011 at 12:03:18PM -0700, John Nemeth wrote:
 > } If there are problems with modular kernels, they should be fixed. 
 > } Reverting the modularized config simply (IMHO) sweeps the problems 
 > } "under the rug" and avoids/defers the fix.
 > 
 >      I definitely agree with this.  We NEED to throw the switch in
 > order to find the problems.

We did "throw the switch", some two and a half years ago. Various
problems appeared and were noted. These were then, for the most part,
subsequently ignored or shouted down. After a few rounds of this
people stopped bothering and just used MONOLITHIC.

As far as I can recall you're the only person who's made any serious
attempt at addressing any of the big issues...

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David A. Holland
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