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From: Jeff Garzik <jgarzik@pobox.com>
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Rusty Russell wrote:
> I thought it was completely useless, hence deprecated.
> 
> Anyone have any reason to defend it?


It's used to allow source compatibility with all kernels, old or new.

Thus it is in active use, and should not be removed.

	Jeff