Re: devfs

linux kernel account (linker@nightshade.z.ml.org)
Tue, 13 Jan 1998 22:02:06 -0500 (EST)


On Tue, 13 Jan 1998, Mitch Adair wrote:

> For the ultimate in pure esthetics:
>
> /dev/sd/c0b0t0d0s0
>

OHHH! AHH!! This is almost PERFECT!

c0b0t0d0p0

The (actually, I think I logically prefer a u to a d.. but it SOUND so
much better saying c0b0t0d0p0.. and it's very easy to type..)!

Just say it.. Feel it flow.. :)

> (but I think I'm repeating myself here :)
>
> Honestly though - the h(ost) is fine the (u)nit is ok the (p)artition I
> can live with, but I would recommend changing the c(hannel) to b(us)
> If we are going to be different from Solaris (or SVr* as someone pointed out)
> then let's at least not conflict with the other name scheme (ie
> c(ontroller) vs c(hannel)) Would that be ok?
>
> Mitch
> (/dev/sd/h0b0t0u0p0 I could happily live with...)
>
> >
> > versus
> >
> > /dev/dsk/sd_h0c0t0u0s2
> >
> > I think I personally would prefer the former.
> >
> > Leonard
> >
>