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From: "Vegard Nossum" <vegard.nossum@gmail.com>
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On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 5:27 PM, Andrew Morton <akpm@linux-foundation.org> wrote:
> We need to get alpha sorted out too.  Frankly, if we can't get anyone to
> review/test/ack the alpha genirq conversion then I'd say merge it
> anyway.  I'll make sure that it at least compiles.

Sounds like a bad strategy. What are these patches you're talking
about, and where can I find them?

I mean, isn't "merge anyway" the same as admitting defeat? I thought
we were going for 100% "review coverage".


Vegard

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