Re: [PATCH] binfmt_misc.c, kernel-2.4.12

Alexander Viro (viro@math.psu.edu)
Mon, 22 Oct 2001 05:55:47 -0400 (EDT)

While we are at it, that would also fix the idiocy with "v7 and sysvfs live
in the same module, need to edit modules.conf to make mount -t v7 ... work".
I can easily think of many other examples of that sort. Hell, after a
look at /etc/modules.conf on a Debian box... And yes, stuff with default
options for soundcards... _ouch_

Is there any chance to get that done in 2.4? Removal of defaults from
modprobe binary is a different story, but at least getting rid of
temptation to add new ones would be a Nice Thing(tm). Adding relevant
stuff on the kernel side wouldn't break anything and could be tested
gradually...

I'm more than willing to help with that; if you start doing something
of that kind in 2.4 - count me in. AFAICS it can be done without
breaking compatibility and it's long overdue.

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