Re: metadata plugins (was Re: the " 'official' point of view" expressedby kernelnewbies.org regarding reiser4 inclusion)

[David Masover]

Horst H. von Brand wrote:
> Jeff Garzik <jeff@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> [...]
>
> > It is then simple to follow that train of logic:  why not make it easy
> > to replace the directory algorithm [and associated metadata]?  or the
> > file data space management algorithms?  or even the inode handling?
> > why not allow customers to replace a stock algorithm with an exotic,
> > site-specific one?
>
> IMVHO, such experiments should/must be done in userspace. And AFAICS, they
> can today.

inode handling?  Really?

But what's wrong with people doing such experiments outside the kernel? 
 AFAICS, "exotic, site-specific one" is not something that would be 
considered for inclusion.
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