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Subject: Re: block/char major for 4.x?
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Sam wrote:
> How does one go about reserving a block/char major number
> for a new device driver under 4.x?
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Sam

We don't like to reserve major numbers unless a driver is about to be
committed.  If you have such a driver that is tested and ready to go,
you can post a link to it here or send it to someone like myself.  If
you need a major for private use or for development, you can use numbers
200-247.

Scott