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Re: [MiNT] ext2fs

> > > Why not through a special ioctl on /dev?
> > 
> > Does that exist yet? If not, then there is no point in complaining that
> > these programs use the cookie interface, since no alternative exists.
> 
> This is another question. The problem you mentioned is that it's not 
> possible to ask for the number of serial ports. You said it's only 
> through the RSVF cookie possible. But to use a cookie for this isn't a 
> good design. A ioctl or something like this is much better.

Let's keep in mind that RSVF cookie works on _anything_ that runs
TOS (if you install HS-Modem), while /dev/name is only available 
on MiNT or Magic.  Compatibility is the word.

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