Re: [Ext2-devel] [RFC 0/13] extents and 48bit ext3

Jeff Garzik
2006-06-09T19:01:27Z

Chase Venters wrote:
> Now, granted, I really do agree with you about the whole code sharing
> thing. A fresh start is often just what you need. I'm just questioning
> if it wouldn't be better to do this fresh start immediately after going
> 48-bit, rather than before. That way, existing users that want that
> extra umph can have it today.

Then you continue to crap up the code with

if (48bit)
...
else
...

etc.

The proper way to do this is "cp -a ext3 ext4" (excluding JBD as Andrew
mentioned), and then let evolution take its course.

"Evolution" means the standard Linux developement -- patch the kernel,
patch e4fsprogs, test, lather rinse repeat. The best development
platform for new features is one that _works_, and keeps working.

Jeff