Messages in this thread | | | Subject | Re: [PATCH] Driver Core: remove driver model detach_state | From | Kay Sievers <> | Date | Wed, 18 May 2005 12:13:11 +0200 |
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On Tue, 2005-05-17 at 15:12 -0700, Greg KH wrote: > [PATCH] Driver Core: remove driver model detach_state > > The driver model has a "detach_state" mechanism that: > > - Has never been used by any in-kernel drive; > - Is superfluous, since driver remove() methods can do the same thing; > - Became buggy when the suspend() parameter changed semantics and type; > - Could self-deadlock when called from certain suspend contexts; > - Is effectively wasted documentation, object code, and headspace. > > This removes that "detach_state" mechanism; net code shrink, as well > as a per-device saving in the driver model and sysfs.
Huh, we need to fix a lot of userspace programs now. libsysfs depends on finding that file, udev waits for this to recognize sysfs population. I will go fix this where I know this is used, but be prepared for stupid failures... :)
Thanks, Kay
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