[parisc-linux] Question about cache flushing and fork

[Stan Sieler]

Hi,

> The architecture requires that pdc calls be done at ring 0, with PSW.D=0,
> so no.  Having said that, many of the interesting return values are
> available from the kernel, either through sysconf or (sigh) /dev/kmem.

HP-UX's /dev/diag/diag2 definitely seems to return cache information.

However, it's going to be up to HP to reveal the calling sequence and
semantics / cautions.
 
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