Initramfs and TMPFS!

From: robotti
Date: Tue Aug 23 2005 - 17:06:13 EST



>> Why doesn't initramfs use tmpfs instead of ramfs, because
>> tmpfs is more robust?
>>
>> I know tmpfs is larger, but at least it should be an option.
>>
>> Also, tar should be an option instead of cpio for the archiver,
>> because tar is more widely used.
>You forgot to attach your patch to your email.
>OG.

I'm not a coder.

I was just making a suggestion to whoever it may concern, because
I think it would extend the usefullness of initramfs.
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