Re: [PATCH RFC] char/tty_io: fix legacy pty name when more than 256pty devices are requested

[Alan Cox]

> So, in order to allow more pty devices, the nomenclature were extended for
> the devices with minor 256 or above. For those, the nomenclature will be:
> 	ttyf0000-ttfpffff	(pty slave)
> 	ptyf0000-ttyfffff	(pty master)
> 
> Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab <mchehab@xxxxxxxxxx>

This fine and the namespace is free - but you need to update
Documentation/devices.txt as well please.


Alan
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