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Subject: Re: [RFC] hintmode switch patch
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On Aug 31, 2012, at 6:42 AM, Aleksandr Rybalko wrote:

> Hi hackers,
>=20
> I already post that patch some time ago with proposed "dynamic attach
> of hinted devices" patch. [1]
>=20
> But will try to do it again, step-by-step :)
>=20
> So that patch allow switch from static hints to dynamic hints.
> That way embedded systems, which usually compiled with hints (static)
> will be able to see/edit/add hints and/or kenv variables.
>=20
> If nobody have objections I will commit it soon.
> Hope 2-3 days enough for that :)
>=20
> [1]
> =
http://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-arch/2012-January/012295.html
> [2] http://people.freebsd.org/~ray/subr_hints.c.patch

I'll have to take a look at this.  I had it on my list to review, but it =
dropped off...

Warner