Messages in this thread | | | Date | Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:19:57 +0100 | From | Alan Cox <> | Subject | Re: [PATCH RFC] char/tty_io: fix legacy pty name when more than 256 pty devices are requested |
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> True. Given the idea of using an unique algorithm to populate the > namespace, I agree that your proposal is a good alternative. > > I just sent the patch with the feedbacks I had. I tried to do my best > to describe it in simple yet precise terms at devices.txt.
I really wouldn't worry too much. I'm not aware of a single distribution which still uses the old BSD style pty devices. So its not as if this is anything but a theoretical problem being addressed.
Alan
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