Linus Torvalds [off-list ref] wrote:

array (or the overflow[] one) is actually used. But I assume you've
tested this.

Do you want me to apply the patch as-is, or will I be getting a pull
request with this (and the number-of-slots calculation thing you
mention in the commit message)?

I can give you a pull req for them as a pair.  I don't know if Daniel wants to
comment on the first patch.

David