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FromRichard Henderson <>
SubjectRe: modutils, the next generation
DateWed, 15 Jan 1997 09:40:50 -0600 (CST)
> While we're on the subject, how about adding a new field to the module,
> containing the device number which it will drive when loaded? That way, we
> could dispense with the defaults in modprobe and having to maintain
> /etc/conf.modules - depmod can just go through the available modules and
> build its list from them.
That is what MODULE_SUPPORTED_DEVICE is supposed to be for.
I've discussed potential formats for the string to reside 
therein with Jacques, but its not right up on the priority
list just yet.


r~

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