Re: [linux-lvm] Actual status of LVM in stock kernel

[pamvdam ramoth xs4all nl]

On Thu, Nov 11, 1999 at 12:23:56PM +0100, Heinz Mauelshagen wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> just wanted to give you the actual status of the LVM driver
> on its long long way into the stock kernel.
> 
> 
> Dirk Hohndel (THX Dirk!) supported me by talking to Linus in person
> about 5 weeks ago. He convinced Linus to be open to include the LVM 
> in the stock kernel (good idea(tm)) and asked me to send a patch
> for 2.3.x directly to Linus.
> 
> I did but didn't get any answer from Linux within a couple of days.
> 
> So i had to ask for Dirk's help again.
> 
> He told me to resend the patch to Linus.
> 
> I did but didn't .......... 8*(((
> 
> Dirk will talk to Linus again in person next week.
> 
> 
> Somebody out there to help me stay optimistic?

There's always the alternative way. Let's het SuSE hot for it. They
do patch their (stable) kernels with all the latest stuff. It would
create some (extra) momentum.

Best way is to keep developping, and keep releasing. ;)

Best regards,

	Pascal

	*who still thinks, LVM is the best thing happened to Linux for
		the past 2 years*


> 
> Kind regards,
> Heinz
> 
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