linux-kernel - Re: ext2 on flash memory

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Date:	Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:27:56 +0200
From:	Jörn Engel <joern@...fs.org>
To:	Jörn Engel <joern@...fs.org>,
	Linux-kernel <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: ext2 on flash memory

On Fri, 15 June 2007 18:20:01 +0200, DervishD wrote:
> 
> > >     Now seriously, I will take a look at LogFS from time to time, and if
> > > you want me to, I can do tests on my Kingston DT.
> > 
> > That would be appreciated.  I am always happy about bug reports.  The
> > more you test the faster I can fix things.
> 
>     I'm going to upgrade to 2.6.20.x next week, probably, but I'm not
> fully sure. Can your patch be applied to 2.6.19.5 or different versions
> are needed for each and every latest kernel release? I've seen the code
> in your web and looked like it will work in any 2.6.x kernel as long as
> it is not very old, am I wrong?.

It should, I just haven't tested it.  Same for the I_SYNC patch.

>     If it can be used with 2.6.19.5, I can test ASAP even if I don't
> upgrade to 2.6.20.x. I cannot reboot my machine until Monday (except if
> a power shortage does the job for me, of course), but then I'll patch my
> kernel and test LogFS. I'm impatient!

Just try the patches.  If both apply without rejects, things should be
fine.  Otherwise I'll have to take a look.

Jörn

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humility, and among other things he avoids clever tricks like the plague.
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