Linux-kernel mailing list archive 1998-31,: Re: DEVFSv50 and /dev/fb? (or /dev/fb/? ???)

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

Anthony Barbachan (barbacha@trill.cis.fordham.edu)
Fri, 7 Aug 1998 20:58:21 -0400

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>Since I haven't seen even a proposal for an integrated solution, or a
>comprehensive set of solutions to individual problems, let alone seen
>any code for a comprehensive solution, it is entirely reasonable that
>I debate the merits of devfs and refute the misinformation.
>
>My fundamental point is that devfs is a worthwile *optional* addition
>to the kernel. Other solutions (like volume-based mounting) should
>also be pursued, but this does not mean that devfs is pointless or
>worthless. The bottom line is that devfs *does* add value to the
>kernel, and should be available to those who want it.
>
> Regards,
>
> Richard....
>

I could think of a better integrated solution right now. How about a
Win95-like Device Manager under /proc. This device manager could add the
functionality to allow us to provide a centralize location to configure
devices, allocate resources, etc. We could bring in the good points of
dev_fs such as mounting SCSI drive directly to the location, etc.

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