Re: DEVFSv50 and /dev/fb? (or /dev/fb/? ???)

Richard Gooch (Richard.Gooch@atnf.CSIRO.AU)
Tue, 4 Aug 1998 11:23:55 +1000

Nathan Hand writes:
>
>
> On Mon, 3 Aug 1998, Shawn Leas wrote:
>
> > Well, I've just tried the device FS for the first time, and I must say I
> > hope it's in the tree very soon!
>
> I agree. The devfs solves a number of problems neatly, and in some
> ways can improve system performance.
>
> However I don't think devfs will make it into 2.2. Also the kernel
> gods have (had?) some issues with the concept entirely.

IIRC, only HPA has had strong objections. Other kernel gods have
either been quiet or supportive. And don't give up on devfs making it
into 2.2: last I heard Linus is still "actively considering" it.

> If you'd like to check out the mailing list's archives, you'll get
> a better feel for why there is some resistance to devfs.

If they are the same archives I looked at late last year, they're
pretty dated. In the devfs FAQ I've tried to raise all the
issues. Many points I raised don't appear in the archives.

Regards,

Richard....

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