Re: [PATCH 2/2] Remove input_call_hotplug

[Hannes Reinecke]

Dmitry Torokhov wrote:
> Hi,
>
> On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 15:59:35 +0100, Hannes Reinecke <hare@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Implement proper class names for input drivers.
>
>
> This patch probably should probably use atomic_inc in case we ever
> have non-serialized probe functions.
True.

> But the real question is whether we really need class devices have
> unique names or we could do with inputX thus leaving individual
> drivers intact and only modifying the input core. As far as I
> understand userspace should be concerned only with device
> capabilities, not particular name, besides, it gets PRODUCT string
> which has all needed data encoded.
Indeed. What about using 'phys' (with all '/' replaced by '-') as the 
class_id? This way we'll retain compability with /proc/bus/input/devices 
and do not have to touch every single driver.

Better idea?

Cheers,

Hannes
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