Re: DevFS vs. normal /dev (was DEVFSv50 and /dev/fb? (or /dev/fb/? ???))

Shawn Leas (sleas@ixion.honeywell.com)
Mon, 10 Aug 1998 22:05:13 -0500 (CDT)


On Mon, 10 Aug 1998, Horst von Brand wrote:

> Shawn Leas <sleas@ixion.honeywell.com> said:

> That basic idea sounds just like a hand-managed /dev directory, just very
> much harder to do since you have to screw around with the kernel each time
> you want to add something. Or a terrible mess in /proc/add-your-devices-here
> I don't see how it might buy anything in return for the bloat and mess.

You didn't understand then. What the hell do you mean by screw around
with the kernel anyway? WTF???

-Shawn
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