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The return of /dev/port
A few weeks ago, LWN reported on the removal of support for
/dev/port from the 2.5 kernel. Since then, a few users have
reported real uses for /dev/port and a desire that it stay in the
kernel. Martin Dalecki, who create the patch removing /dev/port,
suggested that users who really need it can patch it back in
themselves. Linus disagreed, saying:
So when simplifying, it's not just important to say "we could do
without this". You have to also say "and nobody can reasonably
expect to need it".
Which doesn't seem to be the case with /dev/ports. So it stays. That is, of course, the definitive end to the discussion. (Log in to post comments)
*My*, but it's nice Posted Jun 6, 2002 15:33 UTC (Thu) by Baylink (guest, #755) [Link] to have *one* hand on the wheel.Even if you don't agree with where it's steering, at least you know it's only direction at a time...
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