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Subject: Re: [PATCH] mac80211: ath9k: Use RCU protection calling
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Now the subject should no longer say "mac80211:" :)

However... given that ieee80211_get_tx_rates() actually *copies* the
rates into the parameter, I guess it should do the rcu_read_lock()
internally. I guess I wasn't paying attention previously. Felix?

johannes