Re: [RFC] SL[AUO]B common code 0/9] Sl[auo]b: Common functionality V1

Glauber Costa
2012-05-16T08:10:23Z

On 05/15/2012 12:15 AM, Christoph Lameter wrote:
> In the far future one could envision that the current allocators will
> just become storage algorithms that can be chosen based on the need of
> the subsystem. F.e.
>
> Cpu cache dependend performance = Bonwick allocator (SLAB)
> Minimal cycle count and cache footprint = SLUB
> Maximum storage density = SLOB

While we are at it, do we plan to lift the vowel-only usage restriction
and start allowing consonants for the 3rd letter? We're running short of
vowels, so we can only accommodate 2 more allocators if this restriction
stays.