> Rik, note that IDE devices are not using a single request queue!
> In general, each major has its own request queue (IDE is using
> a different major for each interface). In 2.1.x, each IDE drive
> has its own request queue, even if it shares an interface with
> another drive.
Does this mean that, IDE too, doesn't use the systemwide
request queue anymore?
How are the IDE requests reordered? (disk combing etc).
Then, who _is_ still using the systemwide request queue,
and what partition schemes are used on those disks.
Rik.
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