Re: max_loop limit

Tomas M
2007-03-23T08:59:24Z

> wondering that here are 13 postings about loopdevice limitation, but
> nobody giving any comment about dm-loop (
> http://sources.redhat.com/lvm2/wiki/DMLoop ), which is a solution for
> this problem ......

If I understand it correctly, I would need 'dm' in kernel (or module)
and moreover I would need some userspace utilities/binaries.

> It can be used as a 1:1 replacement for classic loop and
> should (?) probably be ready for mainline in the not too far future.

So it is not in Kernel?

With current loop, people would need kernel patch and *no* userspace
utilities.
With dm-loop, people would need kernel patch *and* userspace utilities.
So, from my point of view, it would be better to fix/enhance Linux's loop.

Tomas M
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