Linux-kernel mailing list archive 1999-20,: [PATCH] 2.3.3 block devices as modules don't work

# [PATCH] 2.3.3 block devices as modules don't work

Jeremy Katz (katzj@linuxpower.org)
Tue, 18 May 1999 10:03:14 -0700 (PDT)

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The change in the block device code in 2.3.3 prevents you from being able
to use modular block devices. The attached patch properly exports
blk_ioctl so that it can be accessed by these modules

Jeremy

    --
    Jeremy Katz
    http://linuxpower.org
    	"Earth is a beta site."

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