Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: DevFS vs. udev | From | Martin Schlemmer <> | Date | Wed, 24 Dec 2003 03:28:38 +0200 |
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On Wed, 2003-12-24 at 03:07, Greg KH wrote: > On Wed, Dec 24, 2003 at 02:45:15AM +0200, Martin Schlemmer wrote: > > Lastly, a small nit with udev currently - how long will it be for in > > kernel changes to be in place so that we do not need the 1sec delay? > > It really sucks when you use a script/whatever to populate /dev, and > > reboot quite frequent for new kernel/rc-script testing :) > > It's not a kernel change needed, it's a udev/libsysfs change needed. If > I didn't have to deal with devfs emails I would get a chance to work on > the issue some more :) >
Ah, cool - please post if you have something a bit before next udev release (no pressure), as we might get some extra testing done for you.
> And yes, I have gotten tired of the boot issue too, just add a '&' after > the udev call in your init scripts and then everything seems to work > just fine (as far as speed of boot goes.) >
Right, but things needs to be synced for a lot of users, and I'll rather patch the 1sec out or wait with 010 then get 200 bug reports :)
> But you do have to admit, Gentoo seems to have some pretty rabid users :) >
Same as the other guys (distro's) - they help us keep the rest in check :) But I still say its not us that started this *g*
Cheers,
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Martin Schlemmer Gentoo Linux Developer, Desktop/System Team Developer Cape Town, South Africa
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