Re: Linux Kernel Patch to Fix 4GB Inode Problem

[xiphmont@xiph.org (Monty)]

> >If it passed a test, then this test us unapropriate to verify things.
> >
> >If you find bugs by "close looking" there are bugs regardless of the 
> >results
> >of a so called "test".
> > 
> >
> Paul, I would submit the patch when 2.6.7 comes out unless Joerg shows 
> you a problem with your patch. If the problem doesn't show up in testing 
> or normal use, then by definition it's not a problem, it's a pedantic 
> exercise.

Despite Joerg's overly gruff demeanor, he usually does have a sound
technical point grounding any particular rant. The point may or may
not be relevant...

Good luck getting it out of him, I'm curious myself.

Monty