Re: [PATCH][2.5] nolapic boot parameter (resend)

Maciej W. Rozycki (macro@ds2.pg.gda.pl)
Tue, 5 Nov 2002 17:50:45 +0100 (MET)


On Tue, 5 Nov 2002, Zwane Mwaikambo wrote:

> > It looks reasonable, but you may consider adding a "lapic" option for
> > consistency as well.
>
> Sure i can do that, i just haven't come across a case where i had to force
> local APIC usage.

Well, I can't imagine a reason to force I/O APIC usage, yet the "apic"
option exists... It's probably a kind of DMI braindamage -- does anyone
know for sure?

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