Re: using cdrecord

[Quant-X Alpha Linux Support <stefan sime com>]

Hi Christopher !

> > we have only  256/256 major minor numbers. This is really bad (and stupid), 

> Well, that isn't really the problem, though.  For instance, instead of
> doing what is done now, why not just allocate, say, 4 major device numbers
> for 4 SCSI controllers.  This would give you controller {0-3} / SCSI ID
> {0-15} / partition {0-15}.

And what about LUN's (0-7) (ex.: CD-Rom charger) ???

> The problem is not the 16 device limitation for me, it's the fact that
> SCSI id 3 by itself is sda, but if you add an external id 1, it suddenly
> becomes sdb!  SCSI id 3 should always be sdd.  Or sd0d for the first
> controller.  Something along those lines...

Yes, the current behavior is consistent by the current definition. 
That the current non absolute definition is sh*t (sorry) is another
problem... ;-}
I noted/hate the floating SCSI disk/cdrom assignment since my first contact 
with Linux. (E)IDE does it absolute.

  ciao -
    Stefan

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