> More importantly, the loop you used doesn't protect insertions into
> the table. So it's not safe on SMP.
Nope. Allocation of entry itself is moved ahead of the loop, so
we insert immediately after expanding the thing.
> > PS: ObYourPropertyManager: karmic retribution?
>
> Um, retribution for putting in an awful lot of time developing devfs
> (despite extreme hostility), at considerable personal sacrifice, and
> being patient and civilised to those who flamed against it? My, how
> I've been such a horrible person.
<tongue-in-cheek>
Nah, not that. Not plugging the holes that need to be plugged. Admit
it, there is some poetic justice in the situation.
</tongue-in-cheek>
As for the repugnant comments - IMO your "On the top of that, I have
a life" used in the context it was used in counts pretty high on that
scale. You know, you are _not_ unique in that respect.
Whatever. I just hope that this time all that mess will be fixed and by
now I really don't care who does it and what does it take.
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