Swap Algorithm Improvement for Linaro Linux

Linux swap implementation is currently not efficient to handle flash based storage such as eMMC or UFS, resulting in high write amplification and lower device life time. Following improvements need to be considered for improving the swap algorithm, 1. Ensure that the swap partition start address is erase block alig...

Utilize emmc HPI to make way for an higher priority request for Linaro Linux

Utilize emmc HPI to interrupt an ongoing request to make way for an higher priority request. One example is to priorities on demand paging when executing code.

Support for EMMC 4.5 and UFS for Linaro Linux

Discuss support for EMM4.5 specification Etherpad @ http://summit.linaro.org/uds-p/meeting/19259/linaro-kernel-emmc4.5/