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List:       linux-kernel
Subject:    Re: [PATCH] final support for MODULE_PARAM as kernel commandline
From:       Alan Cox <alan () lxorguk ! ukuu ! org ! uk>
Date:       1999-09-14 12:35:26
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> I dont think there is any use in different parameters for module/in kernel
> use. I basically think one should enforce a new policy with
>  -  just renaming MODULE_PARAM to SETUP_PARAM (this would of course
>     confuse people using the other MODULE_ macros...)
>  -  force anyone to use a suitable prefix for the parameters
>     rather than inventing a new "prefix macro"

That breaks too many tools and admin setups. Its out of the question. 
Allowing the short form (ie insmod 3c501 io=0x340 as well as 
insmod 3c501 3c501.io=0x340) solves a lot

Alan


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