Re: [PATCH] Allow multiple dummy devices again

["David S. Miller" <davem@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 01:44:45 +0100
Andi Kleen <ak@xxxxxx> wrote:

> In 2.6 the old trick of copying the dummy module to get multiple dummy
> devices doesn't work anymore because the "dummy" device name is embedded
> in the module. 
> 
> This patch adds a new module option that allows to specify how many
> dummy devices you want.

Jeff, FWIW I'm fine with this.

Even though we generally frown upon module options for networking
devices, I think it's wholly appropriate for this case.