[Devel] Re: [RFC] [PATCH] memory controller statistics

[Balbir Singh]

YAMAMOTO Takashi wrote:
>> Forgot to mention one other detail, could we track the statistics
>> in bytes? We track usage and limit in bytes currently. I am open
>> to opinions on this, but the last time we discussed numbers,
>> tracking bytes was the preferred approach.
> 
> while /proc/vmstat and others uses number of pages?
> IMO, numbers of pages make more sense for this kind of statistics.
> 

Yes, I thought so too, but consensus was built around using
bytes for limit and usage for the memory controller. Keeping
all stats in the same units would make it less confusing for users.

> however, if there's a consensus, i can follow.  after all,
> it's merely a matter of taste.
> 

I agree

> YAMAMOTO Takashi


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	Warm Regards,
	Balbir Singh
	Linux Technology Center
	IBM, ISTL
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