Re: [linux-pm] [PATCH 0/8] Suspend block api (version 8)

Florian Mickler
2010-05-27T05:14:38Z

On Wed, 26 May 2010 23:09:43 +0100
Alan Cox <alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk> wrote:

> We now have suggestions how to do the job properly so the right thing is
> probably to go and explore those suggestions not merge crap.
>
> Merging crap won't help anyway. The rest of the kernel community can
> still simply stonewall those interfaces, and a volunteer community has
> ways of dealing with abuse of process, notably by simply not getting
> around to, or implementing things directly contrary to the crap bits.
>
> So it's not even in the interest of people to play political games. Even
> if you get away with in the short term the people who rely on the junk
> will end up out on a limb and holding the baby when the crap hits the fan
> (see reiserfs)
>
> Alan

I'm not interested in "abusing processes". I just think, this is in
limbo for too long already.
Just decide something. One way or the other. The world will continue.

Cheers,
Flo