Re: modutils, the next generation

Richard Henderson (richard@atheist.tamu.edu)
Wed, 15 Jan 1997 09:40:50 -0600 (CST)


> While we're on the subject, how about adding a new field to the module,
> containing the device number which it will drive when loaded? That way, we
> could dispense with the defaults in modprobe and having to maintain
> /etc/conf.modules - depmod can just go through the available modules and
> build its list from them.

That is what MODULE_SUPPORTED_DEVICE is supposed to be for.
I've discussed potential formats for the string to reside
therein with Jacques, but its not right up on the priority
list just yet.

r~