kthread API cleanups (Re: Container mini-summit notes)

[Cedric Le Goater]

>>   	  . kthread cleanup
>> 	    replace kernel_thread() by the kthread API
>> 	    change core kthread API to support signals

no one on that task. 

I'm pretty sure hch would be happy to help someone on it. 

>> 	    nfs needs extra love. is someone working on it ? 
> 
> REALLY would like to hear if anyone is.

No one apparently. Trond is not against it but he badly needs the 
above changes.

Cheers,

C.