Re: [Ext2-devel] [RFC 0/13] extents and 48bit ext3

[Jeff Garzik]

Chase Venters wrote:
> Now, granted, I really do agree with you about the whole code sharing 
> thing. A fresh start is often just what you need. I'm just questioning 
> if it wouldn't be better to do this fresh start immediately after going 
> 48-bit, rather than before. That way, existing users that want that 
> extra umph can have it today.

Then you continue to crap up the code with

	if (48bit)
		...
	else
		...

etc.

The proper way to do this is "cp -a ext3 ext4" (excluding JBD as Andrew 
mentioned), and then let evolution take its course.

"Evolution" means the standard Linux developement -- patch the kernel, 
patch e4fsprogs, test, lather rinse repeat.  The best development 
platform for new features is one that _works_, and keeps working.

	Jeff


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