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SubjectRe: [PATCH] final support for MODULE_PARAM as kernel commandline
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> I dont think there is any use in different parameters for module/in kernel
> use. I basically think one should enforce a new policy with
> - just renaming MODULE_PARAM to SETUP_PARAM (this would of course
> confuse people using the other MODULE_ macros...)
> - force anyone to use a suitable prefix for the parameters
> rather than inventing a new "prefix macro"

That breaks too many tools and admin setups. Its out of the question.
Allowing the short form (ie insmod 3c501 io=0x340 as well as
insmod 3c501 3c501.io=0x340) solves a lot

Alan


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