linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH 3/4] nfs: remove the objlayout driver

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Date:   Fri, 21 Apr 2017 16:17:41 +0300
From:   Boaz Harrosh <ooo@...ctrozaur.com>
To:     Trond Myklebust <trondmy@...marydata.com>, hch <hch@....de>,
        "martin.petersen@...cle.com" <martin.petersen@...cle.com>,
        "axboe@...nel.dk" <axboe@...nel.dk>
Cc:     "linux-scsi@...r.kernel.org" <linux-scsi@...r.kernel.org>,
        "linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org" <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>,
        "osd-dev@...n-osd.org" <osd-dev@...n-osd.org>,
        "linux-block@...r.kernel.org" <linux-block@...r.kernel.org>,
        "linux-nfs@...r.kernel.org" <linux-nfs@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH 3/4] nfs: remove the objlayout driver

On 04/20/2017 11:18 PM, Trond Myklebust wrote:
<>
> 
> OK. I'm applying this patch for the 4.12 merge window. 

That is understandable this code was not tested for a long while

> If, as Boaz
> suggests, there is still an interest in exofs, then I suggest we put
> that to the test by moving it into the STAGING area, to see if someone
> will step up to maintain it.
> 

I do not understand what you mean by "someone will maintain it"
What is it that is missing in exofs that you see needs development?

As I said I regularly run and test this FS and update as things advance
there where no new fixtures for a while, but no regressions either.

Please explain what it means "will maintain it"

> Cheers
>   Trond
> 

Thanks
Boaz