Re: [PATCH 0/4] Fiemap, an extent mapping ioctl - round 2

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jim owens wrote:
> What I'm saying is that we should find some other name for
> the flag than "NO_DIRECT" because it is easier than trying
> to explain away the confusion.  Any other suggestions?

I proposed "PHYSICAL" because it corresponds with the name of the
fe_physical field.

Following this thread, I'm thinking it would be better to change the
sense of the flag, too, from NO_DIRECT to DIRECT.  I.e. only set when
access to the physical device is usable.

-- Jamie
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