retasting devices on demand

[Eric Anderson]

On 08/22/06 15:49, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote:
> In message <44EB6D1F.90104 at centtech.com>, Eric Anderson writes:
> 
>> Even so, a retaste function that worked on existing disks (like I had) 
>> would be useful and an obvious command for admin-types.  Would you be 
>> opposed to such a command?
> 
> As I said: the problem is that if part of the disk is open it will
> not work.
> 


Ok, I'll restate more clearly:

Admins really will want a way to retaste a device - if it's used, give 
the usual 'operation not permitted', and if it isn't, then just retaste.

Eric


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Eric Anderson        Sr. Systems Administrator        Centaur Technology
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