> So yes, this means adding an interface to the e820 allocator, even
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> though it's scheduled to be replaced.  Because the new implementation
> will see the new interface and know they have to implement it, and the
> interface will make it clear just what exactly is expected of the
> implementation.

What is the new allocator called?  Who is developing it?  When do you
expect it to be introduced into the kernel?

Thanks,
Robin
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