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Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 13:47:43 +1100
From: Vlad Apostolov <vapo@sgi.com>
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John Groves wrote:
> Some time ago on this list I recall seeing some discussion of dmapi 
> vs. filesystem filter drivers, and I think somebody said that the 
> linux filesystem interface was being redesigned to provide reasonable 
> support for filter drivers.
>
> Can anybody confirm whether a filter driver interface will be 
> supported, and point me to more information on the status of that work?
>
> Thanks,
> John
>
Hi John,

Currently there is no plan for such support.

Regards,
Vlad