Re: [PATCH v4 01/14] dma-buf: introduce initial file I/O infrastructure

Pavel Begunkov <[email protected]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:37:19 +0100

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On 7/29/26 07:59, Christoph Hellwig wrote:
> The method name feels a bit convoluted, but given all the
> previous discussions I don't care too strongly.  I'll leave
> the dma-buf side review to those who understand it.

I assume you mean this:

+	int (*init_dma_buf_io_ctx)(struct file *, struct dma_buf_io_ctx *);

I agree, and all dma_buf_io_[ctx,map] look clunky, but I don't
see what I can drop out of the name. Suggestions? Maybe I at least
should make the fs op sth like "register_dma_buf".

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Pavel Begunkov