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Subject: Re: /proc/config idea
To: jerj@coplanar.net (Jeremy Jackson)
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 15:32:57 +0100 (BST)
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> method) have these dependencies checked by insmod?  It would be simply
> smashing to have it all inherently bullet proof. (i know never say never, but
> lower maintenance then or simpler for users or something)

The goal of modversions is to do this. It isnt perfect. Keith Owens was talking
about several ideas to improve it at the 2.5 kickoff conference

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