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diff --git a/Documentation/devices.txt b/Documentation/devices.txt index 87b4c5e82..4035eca87 100644 --- a/Documentation/devices.txt +++ b/Documentation/devices.txt @@ -1,20 +1,17 @@ - LINUX ALLOCATED DEVICES (2.6+ version) - - Maintained by Alan Cox <device@lanana.org> - - Last revised: 6th April 2009 + LINUX ALLOCATED DEVICES (4.x+ version) This list is the Linux Device List, the official registry of allocated device numbers and /dev directory nodes for the Linux operating system. -The latest version of this list is available from -http://www.lanana.org/docs/device-list/ or -ftp://ftp.kernel.org/pub/linux/docs/device-list/. This version may be -newer than the one distributed with the Linux kernel. - -The LaTeX version of this document is no longer maintained. +The LaTeX version of this document is no longer maintained, nor is +the document that used to reside at lanana.org. This version in the +mainline Linux kernel is the master document. Updates shall be sent +as patches to the kernel maintainers (see the SubmittingPatches document). +Specifically explore the sections titled "CHAR and MISC DRIVERS", and +"BLOCK LAYER" in the MAINTAINERS file to find the right maintainers +to involve for character and block devices. This document is included by reference into the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS). The FHS is available from http://www.pathname.com/fhs/. @@ -23,60 +20,33 @@ Allocations marked (68k/Amiga) apply to Linux/68k on the Amiga platform only. Allocations marked (68k/Atari) apply to Linux/68k on the Atari platform only. -The symbol {2.6} means the allocation is obsolete and scheduled for -removal once kernel version 2.6 (or equivalent) is released. Some of these -allocations have already been removed. - -This document is in the public domain. The author requests, however, +This document is in the public domain. The authors requests, however, that semantically altered versions are not distributed without -permission of the author, assuming the author can be contacted without +permission of the authors, assuming the authors can be contacted without an unreasonable effort. -In particular, please don't sent patches for this list to Linus, at -least not without contacting me first. - -I do not have any information about these devices beyond what appears -on this list. Any such information requests will be deleted without -reply. - **** DEVICE DRIVERS AUTHORS PLEASE READ THIS **** -To have a major number allocated, or a minor number in situations -where that applies (e.g. busmice), please contact me with the -appropriate device information. Also, if you have additional -information regarding any of the devices listed below, or if I have -made a mistake, I would greatly appreciate a note. - -I do, however, make a few requests about the nature of your report. -This is necessary for me to be able to keep this list up to date and -correct in a timely manner. First of all, *please* send it to the -correct address... <device@lanana.org>. I receive hundreds of email -messages a day, so mail sent to other addresses may very well get lost -in the avalanche. Please put in a descriptive subject, so I can find -your mail again should I need to. Too many people send me email -saying just "device number request" in the subject. - -Second, please include a description of the device *in the same format -as this list*. The reason for this is that it is the only way I have -found to ensure I have all the requisite information to publish your -device and avoid conflicts. +Linux now has extensive support for dynamic allocation of device numbering +and can use sysfs and udev (systemd) to handle the naming needs. There are +still some exceptions in the serial and boot device area. Before asking +for a device number make sure you actually need one. -Third, please don't assume that the distributed version of the list is -up to date. Due to the number of registrations I have to maintain it -in "batch mode", so there is likely additional registrations that -haven't been listed yet. +To have a major number allocated, or a minor number in situations +where that applies (e.g. busmice), please submit a patch and send to +the authors as indicated above. -Fourth, remember that Linux now has extensive support for dynamic allocation -of device numbering and can use sysfs and udev to handle the naming needs. -There are still some exceptions in the serial and boot device area. Before -asking for a device number make sure you actually need one. +Keep the description of the device *in the same format +as this list*. The reason for this is that it is the only way we have +found to ensure we have all the requisite information to publish your +device and avoid conflicts. -Finally, sometimes I have to play "namespace police." Please don't be -offended. I often get submissions for /dev names that would be bound -to cause conflicts down the road. I am trying to avoid getting in a +Finally, sometimes we have to play "namespace police." Please don't be +offended. We often get submissions for /dev names that would be bound +to cause conflicts down the road. We are trying to avoid getting in a situation where we would have to suffer an incompatible forward -change. Therefore, please consult with me *before* you make your +change. Therefore, please consult with us *before* you make your device names and numbers in any way public, at least to the point where it would be at all difficult to get them changed. @@ -3099,9 +3069,9 @@ Your cooperation is appreciated. 129 = /dev/ipath_sma Device used by Subnet Management Agent 130 = /dev/ipath_diag Device used by diagnostics programs -234-239 UNASSIGNED - -240-254 char LOCAL/EXPERIMENTAL USE +234-254 char RESERVED FOR DYNAMIC ASSIGNMENT + Character devices that request a dynamic allocation of major number will + take numbers starting from 254 and downward. 240-254 block LOCAL/EXPERIMENTAL USE Allocated for local/experimental use. For devices not |