[linux-pm] [RFC/RFT][PATCH -mm 2/5] swsusp: userland interface (rev. 2)

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Hi!

> > > Unless you want to turn these into syscalls :)
> > 
> > Well, I think we simply want to get static major/minor allocated for
> > this device. It really uses read/write, IIRC, so no, I do not think we
> > want to make it a syscall.
> 
> Ok, then I'd recommend using the misc device, dynamic for now, and
> reserve one when you get a bit closer to merging into mainline.

Actually, misc major (character, major 10) seems to be okay,
too. There's stuff like /dev/fuse there, already. But it feels little
crowded there, and /dev/snapshot seems to fit between memory devices
nicely...
								Pavel
-- 
Thanks, Sharp!

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