Re: [stable] [PATCH] initramfs: Allow rootfs to use tmpfs instead of ramfs

[Al Boldi]

Chris Wright wrote:
> * Al Boldi (a1426z@xxxxxxxxx) wrote:
> > Being semantically the same, while not exhibiting ramfs pitfalls, makes
> > it suitable to be pushed into the -stable tree, IMHO.
>
> You are failing to show how this is a critical type bugfix for -stable.
> We are picky about -stable additions because we don't want to undermine
> the value of the -stable tree.

If you mean critical as in "the kernel panics on boot without this patch", 
then yes, this patch is not critical.

But if you think it's important to allow -stable to make full use of rootfs, 
then this patch offers a much needed fix, by simply replugging existing 
code.

Again, it's your call.


Thanks!

--
Al

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