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SubjectRe: [stable] [PATCH] initramfs: Allow rootfs to use tmpfs instead of ramfs
Al Boldi wrote:
>
> Well, ramfs has some pitfalls, which doesn't make it suitable for a
> long-lived rootfs. OTOH, tmpfs is much more mature, while semantically the
> same.
>
> Being semantically the same, while not exhibiting ramfs pitfalls, makes it
> suitable to be pushed into the -stable tree, IMHO.
>

This is total nonsense. They're very different from an implementation
standpoint.

-hpa
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