Re: [PATCH] fs: Restore files_lock and set_fs_root exports

[Andrew Morton]

Alan Cox <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> On Gwe, 2005-01-07 at 22:00, Andrew Morton wrote:
> > No, I'd say that unexports are different.  They can clearly break existing
> > code and so should only be undertaken with caution, and with lengthy notice
> > if possible.
> 
> That was done

Obviously not very well, because it didn't work.  Was a removal date given?

> > Christoph, it would be better to constraint yourself to commenting on other
> > people's actions rather than entering into premature speculation regarding
> > their motivations, especially when that speculation involves accusations of
> > corruption.
> 
> People have been trying to get this stuff fixed for a long time. There
> are no sane users of it, there are no apparent legal users of it and the
> one remaining problem has shown no sign of wishing to change and will no
> doubt try the same again in twelve months.

I doubt if that is correct.  Paul?
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