[PATCH] extend physmap.c to support run-time adding partitions

[Jun Sun]

On Thu, Oct 23, 2003 at 08:15:41PM +0200, Jörn Engel wrote:
> On Thu, 23 October 2003 10:43:20 -0700, Jun Sun wrote:
> > > 
> > > o All those translate to improvements in the source code.  How about the
> > > binary?  Compile with and without patch and post the kernel image
> > > size.  And remember that noone will use two map files at the same time
> > > in the real world.
> > > 
> > > o Copy and paste is simple.  So simple in fact, that everyone does it,
> > > as you have observed.  Why make it more complicated, unless you have
> > > clear advantages.
> > 
> > ... as if my previous listings are not advantages. :)
> 
> They are, no doubt.  But there are disadvantages as well.
> 
> > > Yes, I like the basic idea, tried to do it myself.  But what's the use
> > > if all your users care about binary size and that increases?
> > 
> > I find it hard to belive this patch would increase kernel size.
> > Can someone using existing propriatary mapping driver apply this 
> > patch, switch to use physmap.c, and let us know the size increase?
> > 
> > How much increase would you start to really care in a typical .5M to 2M
> > kernel?  1K or 10K or 100K?  I think the increase should be minimum if any.
> 
> I don't know and I don't care.  You want the patch in, you show the
> numbers or convince David otherwise.
>

I will do some numbers, but I don't really buy your logic.  I said
"This patch is great" and you are one who said it increases the size.
It seems to me you need to prove your claim. :)

Jun