From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 From: linas Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2005 16:29:44 +0000 Subject: Re: Kernel Firmware Loading Message-Id: <20051031162944.GB19593@austin.ibm.com> List-Id: References: <4365DBD9.2040407@ukonline.co.uk> In-Reply-To: <4365DBD9.2040407@ukonline.co.uk> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit To: linux-hotplug@vger.kernel.org (Offtopic) On Mon, Oct 31, 2005 at 12:08:52PM +0100, Marco d'Itri was heard to remark: > There is nothing wrong with modular drivers or initramfs and I would There's plenty wrong with initramfs. It makes life more complicated for any normal sysadmin on any normal server system. Typical sysadmin tasks involve recovering a server after a failed drive, failed cable, failed disk controller. This might not be too hard if the sysadmin has exactly the same kind of part which will be plugged into exactly the same slot. But if jiggering is required for other reasons, then life can get very difficult. In particular, creating custom initramfs's is just adding insult to injury. It takes an already complicated and delicate situation and adds a whole new layer of complexity. As a practical sysadmin issue, initramfs should be avoided for normal, operational systems. --linas ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the JBoss Inc. Get Certified Today * Register for a JBoss Training Course Free Certification Exam for All Training Attendees Through End of 2005 Visit http://www.jboss.com/services/certification for more information _______________________________________________ Linux-hotplug-devel mailing list http://linux-hotplug.sourceforge.net Linux-hotplug-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-hotplug-devel