Re: [patch] ext2_fill_super breakage

Alexander Viro
2002-03-28T15:20:29Z

On Thu, 28 Mar 2002, Nikita Danilov wrote:

> > If your structure will be written on disk you'd better have full control
> > over alignment - otherwise you are risking incompatibilities between
> > platforms and compiler versions.
>
> Yes, but such experience frequently is only gained after format is
> already carved in stone^Wdisk.

Or after reading through a FAQ or two. Not to mention any half-decent
textbook on C from mid-80s or later...