sdX? Shozbot.

[Marvin Dickens]

On Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:38:20 -1200
"Mike Andrew" <mikero at norfolk.nf> wrote:

> > The assignment order is part of the SCSI standard.
> >In fact, the logcial device numbers(s),
> >LUN number(s) and SCSI ID number(s) are all ordered per the standard.
> 
> Oh please, Peck, stop taking the pillz <slap> 

OK... Here is the deal regarding Linux and SCSI, afaict:

Every project, from the SANE people all the way to those who wrote the /dev bullsh!t They have no standard and make it up as they go. They use whatever sd* or sg* they damn well please, when they please. There is no guidance. It's a matter of time until multiple projects are using the same device assignment. Won't that be fun...?... I approached the SANE people about this and they got ugly about it. But, that's OK because the way that group of rocket doctors put thier backend together, they are gonna be one of the first ones to shoot themselves. Incidentally, have you ever looked at the crap (errr... I mean code) the SANE people call an API?

> I'm asking for the /source/documentation for some overides
> as I know they existed in Kernel 2.2x and am looking for same at 2.4x

Since you are voluteering, why don't you write the Linux standard for SCSI device assignments. The timing is right.... All the Kernel people know this needs to be addressed *now* and I'm sure they'd love your help. If they let you, I'll help.


Best 

Peck