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author | Ingo Molnar <mingo@kernel.org> | 2018-10-16 17:30:11 +0200 |
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committer | Ingo Molnar <mingo@kernel.org> | 2018-10-16 17:30:11 +0200 |
commit | ec57e2f0acb01710cd465bc04495ed03a9e0fea1 (patch) | |
tree | 9f45889ba31b750f99fd3d0b625684d9b4cd4f17 /Documentation | |
parent | 4766ab5677a2842834f9bc4a21587256a811531c (diff) | |
parent | 72a9c673636b779e370983fea08e40f97039b981 (diff) |
Merge branch 'x86/build' into locking/core, to pick up dependent patches and unify jump-label work
Signed-off-by: Ingo Molnar <mingo@kernel.org>
Diffstat (limited to 'Documentation')
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-devices-system-xen_memory | 9 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt | 6 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/device-mapper/dm-raid.txt | 4 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/devicetree/bindings/input/gpio-keys.txt | 2 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/macb.txt | 1 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/fb/uvesafb.txt | 5 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/filesystems/vfs.txt | 21 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/media/uapi/dvb/video_function_calls.rst | 1 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/process/code-of-conduct.rst | 81 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/process/code-of-conflict.rst | 28 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/process/index.rst | 2 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/virtual/kvm/api.txt | 12 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | Documentation/x86/earlyprintk.txt | 25 |
13 files changed, 151 insertions, 46 deletions
diff --git a/Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-devices-system-xen_memory b/Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-devices-system-xen_memory index caa311d59ac1..6d83f95a8a8e 100644 --- a/Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-devices-system-xen_memory +++ b/Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-devices-system-xen_memory @@ -75,3 +75,12 @@ Contact: Konrad Rzeszutek Wilk <konrad.wilk@oracle.com> Description: Amount (in KiB) of low (or normal) memory in the balloon. + +What: /sys/devices/system/xen_memory/xen_memory0/scrub_pages +Date: September 2018 +KernelVersion: 4.20 +Contact: xen-devel@lists.xenproject.org +Description: + Control scrubbing pages before returning them to Xen for others domains + use. Can be set with xen_scrub_pages cmdline + parameter. Default value controlled with CONFIG_XEN_SCRUB_PAGES_DEFAULT. diff --git a/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt b/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt index 64a3bf54b974..92eb1f42240d 100644 --- a/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt +++ b/Documentation/admin-guide/kernel-parameters.txt @@ -5000,6 +5000,12 @@ Disables the PV optimizations forcing the HVM guest to run as generic HVM guest with no PV drivers. + xen_scrub_pages= [XEN] + Boolean option to control scrubbing pages before giving them back + to Xen, for use by other domains. Can be also changed at runtime + with /sys/devices/system/xen_memory/xen_memory0/scrub_pages. + Default value controlled with CONFIG_XEN_SCRUB_PAGES_DEFAULT. + xirc2ps_cs= [NET,PCMCIA] Format: <irq>,<irq_mask>,<io>,<full_duplex>,<do_sound>,<lockup_hack>[,<irq2>[,<irq3>[,<irq4>]]] diff --git a/Documentation/device-mapper/dm-raid.txt b/Documentation/device-mapper/dm-raid.txt index 390c145f01d7..52a719b49afd 100644 --- a/Documentation/device-mapper/dm-raid.txt +++ b/Documentation/device-mapper/dm-raid.txt @@ -348,3 +348,7 @@ Version History 1.13.1 Fix deadlock caused by early md_stop_writes(). Also fix size an state races. 1.13.2 Fix raid redundancy validation and avoid keeping raid set frozen +1.14.0 Fix reshape race on small devices. Fix stripe adding reshape + deadlock/potential data corruption. Update superblock when + specific devices are requested via rebuild. Fix RAID leg + rebuild errors. diff --git a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/input/gpio-keys.txt b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/input/gpio-keys.txt index 996ce84352cb..7cccc49b6bea 100644 --- a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/input/gpio-keys.txt +++ b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/input/gpio-keys.txt @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -Device-Tree bindings for input/gpio_keys.c keyboard driver +Device-Tree bindings for input/keyboard/gpio_keys.c keyboard driver Required properties: - compatible = "gpio-keys"; diff --git a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/macb.txt b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/macb.txt index 457d5ae16f23..3e17ac1d5d58 100644 --- a/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/macb.txt +++ b/Documentation/devicetree/bindings/net/macb.txt @@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Required properties: Use "cdns,pc302-gem" for Picochip picoXcell pc302 and later devices based on the Cadence GEM, or the generic form: "cdns,gem". Use "atmel,sama5d2-gem" for the GEM IP (10/100) available on Atmel sama5d2 SoCs. + Use "atmel,sama5d3-macb" for the 10/100Mbit IP available on Atmel sama5d3 SoCs. Use "atmel,sama5d3-gem" for the Gigabit IP available on Atmel sama5d3 SoCs. Use "atmel,sama5d4-gem" for the GEM IP (10/100) available on Atmel sama5d4 SoCs. Use "cdns,zynq-gem" Xilinx Zynq-7xxx SoC. diff --git a/Documentation/fb/uvesafb.txt b/Documentation/fb/uvesafb.txt index f6362d88763b..aa924196c366 100644 --- a/Documentation/fb/uvesafb.txt +++ b/Documentation/fb/uvesafb.txt @@ -15,7 +15,8 @@ than x86. Check the v86d documentation for a list of currently supported arches. v86d source code can be downloaded from the following website: - http://dev.gentoo.org/~spock/projects/uvesafb + + https://github.com/mjanusz/v86d Please refer to the v86d documentation for detailed configuration and installation instructions. @@ -177,7 +178,7 @@ from the Video BIOS if you set pixclock to 0 in fb_var_screeninfo. -- Michal Januszewski <spock@gentoo.org> - Last updated: 2009-03-30 + Last updated: 2017-10-10 Documentation of the uvesafb options is loosely based on vesafb.txt. diff --git a/Documentation/filesystems/vfs.txt b/Documentation/filesystems/vfs.txt index 4b2084d0f1fb..a6c6a8af48a2 100644 --- a/Documentation/filesystems/vfs.txt +++ b/Documentation/filesystems/vfs.txt @@ -848,7 +848,7 @@ struct file_operations ---------------------- This describes how the VFS can manipulate an open file. As of kernel -4.1, the following members are defined: +4.18, the following members are defined: struct file_operations { struct module *owner; @@ -858,11 +858,11 @@ struct file_operations { ssize_t (*read_iter) (struct kiocb *, struct iov_iter *); ssize_t (*write_iter) (struct kiocb *, struct iov_iter *); int (*iterate) (struct file *, struct dir_context *); + int (*iterate_shared) (struct file *, struct dir_context *); __poll_t (*poll) (struct file *, struct poll_table_struct *); long (*unlocked_ioctl) (struct file *, unsigned int, unsigned long); long (*compat_ioctl) (struct file *, unsigned int, unsigned long); int (*mmap) (struct file *, struct vm_area_struct *); - int (*mremap)(struct file *, struct vm_area_struct *); int (*open) (struct inode *, struct file *); int (*flush) (struct file *, fl_owner_t id); int (*release) (struct inode *, struct file *); @@ -882,6 +882,10 @@ struct file_operations { #ifndef CONFIG_MMU unsigned (*mmap_capabilities)(struct file *); #endif + ssize_t (*copy_file_range)(struct file *, loff_t, struct file *, loff_t, size_t, unsigned int); + int (*clone_file_range)(struct file *, loff_t, struct file *, loff_t, u64); + int (*dedupe_file_range)(struct file *, loff_t, struct file *, loff_t, u64); + int (*fadvise)(struct file *, loff_t, loff_t, int); }; Again, all methods are called without any locks being held, unless @@ -899,6 +903,9 @@ otherwise noted. iterate: called when the VFS needs to read the directory contents + iterate_shared: called when the VFS needs to read the directory contents + when filesystem supports concurrent dir iterators + poll: called by the VFS when a process wants to check if there is activity on this file and (optionally) go to sleep until there is activity. Called by the select(2) and poll(2) system calls @@ -951,6 +958,16 @@ otherwise noted. fallocate: called by the VFS to preallocate blocks or punch a hole. + copy_file_range: called by the copy_file_range(2) system call. + + clone_file_range: called by the ioctl(2) system call for FICLONERANGE and + FICLONE commands. + + dedupe_file_range: called by the ioctl(2) system call for FIDEDUPERANGE + command. + + fadvise: possibly called by the fadvise64() system call. + Note that the file operations are implemented by the specific filesystem in which the inode resides. When opening a device node (character or block special) most filesystems will call special diff --git a/Documentation/media/uapi/dvb/video_function_calls.rst b/Documentation/media/uapi/dvb/video_function_calls.rst index 3f4f6c9ffad7..a4222b6cd2d3 100644 --- a/Documentation/media/uapi/dvb/video_function_calls.rst +++ b/Documentation/media/uapi/dvb/video_function_calls.rst @@ -33,4 +33,3 @@ Video Function Calls video-clear-buffer video-set-streamtype video-set-format - video-set-attributes diff --git a/Documentation/process/code-of-conduct.rst b/Documentation/process/code-of-conduct.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..ab7c24b5478c --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/process/code-of-conduct.rst @@ -0,0 +1,81 @@ +Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + +Our Pledge +========== + +In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we as +contributors and maintainers pledge to making participation in our project and +our community a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of age, body +size, disability, ethnicity, sex characteristics, gender identity and +expression, level of experience, education, socio-economic status, nationality, +personal appearance, race, religion, or sexual identity and orientation. + +Our Standards +============= + +Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment +include: + +* Using welcoming and inclusive language +* Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences +* Gracefully accepting constructive criticism +* Focusing on what is best for the community +* Showing empathy towards other community members + + +Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include: + +* The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or + advances +* Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks +* Public or private harassment +* Publishing others’ private information, such as a physical or electronic + address, without explicit permission +* Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a + professional setting + + +Our Responsibilities +==================== + +Maintainers are responsible for clarifying the standards of acceptable behavior +and are expected to take appropriate and fair corrective action in response to +any instances of unacceptable behavior. + +Maintainers have the right and responsibility to remove, edit, or reject +comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions that are +not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or permanently any +contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate, threatening, +offensive, or harmful. + +Scope +===== + +This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces +when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of +representing a project or community include using an official project e-mail +address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed +representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be +further defined and clarified by project maintainers. + +Enforcement +=========== + +Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behavior may be +reported by contacting the Technical Advisory Board (TAB) at +<tab@lists.linux-foundation.org>. All complaints will be reviewed and +investigated and will result in a response that is deemed necessary and +appropriate to the circumstances. The TAB is obligated to maintain +confidentiality with regard to the reporter of an incident. Further details of +specific enforcement policies may be posted separately. + +Maintainers who do not follow or enforce the Code of Conduct in good faith may +face temporary or permanent repercussions as determined by other members of the +project’s leadership. + +Attribution +=========== + +This Code of Conduct is adapted from the Contributor Covenant, version 1.4, +available at https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct.html diff --git a/Documentation/process/code-of-conflict.rst b/Documentation/process/code-of-conflict.rst deleted file mode 100644 index 47b6de763203..000000000000 --- a/Documentation/process/code-of-conflict.rst +++ /dev/null @@ -1,28 +0,0 @@ -Code of Conflict ----------------- - -The Linux kernel development effort is a very personal process compared -to "traditional" ways of developing software. Your code and ideas -behind it will be carefully reviewed, often resulting in critique and -criticism. The review will almost always require improvements to the -code before it can be included in the kernel. Know that this happens -because everyone involved wants to see the best possible solution for -the overall success of Linux. This development process has been proven -to create the most robust operating system kernel ever, and we do not -want to do anything to cause the quality of submission and eventual -result to ever decrease. - -If however, anyone feels personally abused, threatened, or otherwise -uncomfortable due to this process, that is not acceptable. If so, -please contact the Linux Foundation's Technical Advisory Board at -<tab@lists.linux-foundation.org>, or the individual members, and they -will work to resolve the issue to the best of their ability. For more -information on who is on the Technical Advisory Board and what their -role is, please see: - - - http://www.linuxfoundation.org/projects/linux/tab - -As a reviewer of code, please strive to keep things civil and focused on -the technical issues involved. We are all humans, and frustrations can -be high on both sides of the process. Try to keep in mind the immortal -words of Bill and Ted, "Be excellent to each other." diff --git a/Documentation/process/index.rst b/Documentation/process/index.rst index 37bd0628b6ee..9ae3e317bddf 100644 --- a/Documentation/process/index.rst +++ b/Documentation/process/index.rst @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Below are the essential guides that every developer should read. :maxdepth: 1 howto - code-of-conflict + code-of-conduct development-process submitting-patches coding-style diff --git a/Documentation/virtual/kvm/api.txt b/Documentation/virtual/kvm/api.txt index c664064f76fb..647f94128a85 100644 --- a/Documentation/virtual/kvm/api.txt +++ b/Documentation/virtual/kvm/api.txt @@ -4510,7 +4510,8 @@ Do not enable KVM_FEATURE_PV_UNHALT if you disable HLT exits. Architectures: s390 Parameters: none Returns: 0 on success, -EINVAL if hpage module parameter was not set - or cmma is enabled + or cmma is enabled, or the VM has the KVM_VM_S390_UCONTROL + flag set With this capability the KVM support for memory backing with 1m pages through hugetlbfs can be enabled for a VM. After the capability is @@ -4521,6 +4522,15 @@ hpage module parameter is not set to 1, -EINVAL is returned. While it is generally possible to create a huge page backed VM without this capability, the VM will not be able to run. +7.14 KVM_CAP_MSR_PLATFORM_INFO + +Architectures: x86 +Parameters: args[0] whether feature should be enabled or not + +With this capability, a guest may read the MSR_PLATFORM_INFO MSR. Otherwise, +a #GP would be raised when the guest tries to access. Currently, this +capability does not enable write permissions of this MSR for the guest. + 8. Other capabilities. ---------------------- diff --git a/Documentation/x86/earlyprintk.txt b/Documentation/x86/earlyprintk.txt index 688e3eeed21d..46933e06c972 100644 --- a/Documentation/x86/earlyprintk.txt +++ b/Documentation/x86/earlyprintk.txt @@ -35,25 +35,25 @@ and two USB cables, connected like this: ( If your system does not list a debug port capability then you probably won't be able to use the USB debug key. ) - b.) You also need a Netchip USB debug cable/key: + b.) You also need a NetChip USB debug cable/key: http://www.plxtech.com/products/NET2000/NET20DC/default.asp - This is a small blue plastic connector with two USB connections, + This is a small blue plastic connector with two USB connections; it draws power from its USB connections. c.) You need a second client/console system with a high speed USB 2.0 port. - d.) The Netchip device must be plugged directly into the physical + d.) The NetChip device must be plugged directly into the physical debug port on the "host/target" system. You cannot use a USB hub in between the physical debug port and the "host/target" system. The EHCI debug controller is bound to a specific physical USB - port and the Netchip device will only work as an early printk + port and the NetChip device will only work as an early printk device in this port. The EHCI host controllers are electrically wired such that the EHCI debug controller is hooked up to the - first physical and there is no way to change this via software. + first physical port and there is no way to change this via software. You can find the physical port through experimentation by trying each physical port on the system and rebooting. Or you can try and use lsusb or look at the kernel info messages emitted by the @@ -65,9 +65,9 @@ and two USB cables, connected like this: to the hardware vendor, because there is no reason not to wire this port into one of the physically accessible ports. - e.) It is also important to note, that many versions of the Netchip + e.) It is also important to note, that many versions of the NetChip device require the "client/console" system to be plugged into the - right and side of the device (with the product logo facing up and + right hand side of the device (with the product logo facing up and readable left to right). The reason being is that the 5 volt power supply is taken from only one side of the device and it must be the side that does not get rebooted. @@ -81,13 +81,18 @@ and two USB cables, connected like this: CONFIG_EARLY_PRINTK_DBGP=y And you need to add the boot command line: "earlyprintk=dbgp". + (If you are using Grub, append it to the 'kernel' line in - /etc/grub.conf) + /etc/grub.conf. If you are using Grub2 on a BIOS firmware system, + append it to the 'linux' line in /boot/grub2/grub.cfg. If you are + using Grub2 on an EFI firmware system, append it to the 'linux' + or 'linuxefi' line in /boot/grub2/grub.cfg or + /boot/efi/EFI/<distro>/grub.cfg.) On systems with more than one EHCI debug controller you must specify the correct EHCI debug controller number. The ordering comes from the PCI bus enumeration of the EHCI controllers. The - default with no number argument is "0" the first EHCI debug + default with no number argument is "0" or the first EHCI debug controller. To use the second EHCI debug controller, you would use the command line: "earlyprintk=dbgp1" @@ -111,7 +116,7 @@ and two USB cables, connected like this: see the raw output. c.) On Nvidia Southbridge based systems: the kernel will try to probe - and find out which port has debug device connected. + and find out which port has a debug device connected. 3. Testing that it works fine: |