Bug#659111: [2.6.31 -> 2.6.32.y regression] Files on NFS4 become unwritable, but OK after explicit stat

[Jonathan Nieder <jrnieder@gmail.com>]

found 659111 linux-2.6/3.2.4-1
tags 659111 + upstream - moreinfo
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Rik Theys wrote:

> Thus far I have not been able to trigger the bug on this kernel. I
> will test some more, but I believe the patch you suggested indeed
> fixes this bug!

Thanks much.  I suspect the patch is too big for the upstream stable
series[*], but it should be safe to apply to sid, unless someone comes up
with something more minimal to replace it.

Will respond regarding squeeze in a separate message.

[*] see Documentation/stable_kernel_rules.txt