Re: Linux/Pro -- clusters

[Alan Cox]

>     Object lifetime becomes explicit, and we don't have to
>     worry about re-use races since a new instance of that major,minor
>     will have a different object attached to the one in use that is
>     about to be refcounted into oblivion by currently active requests
> 
> As described, my setup certainly has no re-use races, since
> I do not use refcounts as a way to terminate the lifespan of
> a kdev_t. So, are you saying that you prefer my version?
> I have problems reading your replies.

I have problems understanding your argument. Basically you seem to be saying
"void *  is cool" (aka kdev_t is basically an opaque magic).  I don't see
what it gains you over "struct block_device *".

Alan