[XenPPC] [RFC] 64mb Chunk Allocator

[Dan E Poff <poff@xxxxxxxxxx>]

For Xen on PPC, each domain needs a
section of real memory, starting at 'real address' 0x0, allowing code to
run with translate off. The PPC LPAR facility allows a unique chunk of
memory to be 'mapped' at real address 0x0 for each partition (via RMOR).
Minimum size of a chunk is 64mb, and requires alignment. Today's Xen code
sets-up a single 64mb chunk for each domain.

Proposal: (my interpretation of Jimi's
ideas...)
        Simple
64mb chunk allocator, allowing multiple chunks per domain, and freeing
chunks when a domain is destroyed

Implementation:
        -
Find installed memory using 'ofd' structure. Currently memory discovery
stops at 1st hole (whether I/O or sparse).
        -
Use bit-vector to indicate available chunks; atomic updating for SMP
        -
Linux 'sparse memory support' will allow holes between 64mb chunks within
domain
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