[PATCH#3] fake data io module for samba

Jeremy Allison jra at samba.org
Tue Dec 23 14:12:55 MST 2014


On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 12:15:10PM +0100, Peter Somogyi wrote:
> > > Hi Jeremy,
> > >
> > > I've added the memset to 0 now and retested the whole patch again.
> > >
> > > Pls do a +1 or let me know further doubts.
> >
> > +1 from me (probably with some slight tidying
> > up of the English in the man page). Ping me
> > if you want to see that now.
> 
> Jeremy, feel free to fix its English as you wish without asking me, as it
> doesn't change the functional sense you don't need my acknowledgement anymore.
> I can incorporate into next patch if you send.
> 
> > About the question when to activate it, i am not quite sure. I guess the
> > options would be, having it built always, having it not built by
> > default, or having it only in the developer build. Every option has its
> > pros and cons. I usually like the idea that code is always built to
> > detect problems automatically, but we should prevent users from
> > accidentally introducing problems with it.
> >
> > Christof
> 
> I think we need it packaged, there are people (I know at least 1) who wants to
> try it but won't take the effort when it needs a recompile.
> Due to my experience, adding the configure option "--with-shared-
> modules=..." already necessary to have it built.
> 
> I'm fine with the warning addition (is level 0 enough?).
> 
> Volker, can I prepare a next patch with a warning?

Ping ! Peter, did you ever finish this patchset ?
It would be good to get it in the code...

Cheers,

	Jeremy.


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