Re: [RFC] subclasses in sysfs to solve world peace

Greg KH
2005-09-16T21:58:18Z

On Fri, Sep 16, 2005 at 03:04:38AM +0200, Kay Sievers wrote:
> How will the SUBSYSTEM (kset name) value look like for a "subclass"?

It would be the CLASS value, to make it easier for userspace.

> Will it have it's own value or will all class devices and subclass
> devices share the same SUBSYSTEM?

Yes, they will all share the same.

> What are the "subclass drivers"? Similar to the current "bus drivers"?

No, kinda like what the mouse driver is today. It's a type of driver
that creates subclass devices for class devices.

> Will it be possible to have subclasses of subclasses? :)

Heh, no, the tree stops here :)

thanks,

greg k-h