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[Bug 1593293] Re: brd module compiled as built-in

 

** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)
   Importance: Undecided => Medium

** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu)
       Status: Incomplete => Triaged

** Tags added: xenial yakkety

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Title:
  brd module compiled as built-in

Status in linux package in Ubuntu:
  Triaged

Bug description:
  Block RAM disk module (brd, CONFIG_BLK_DEV_RAM) compiled as 'y', that
  means it is 'built-in' and can not be unloaded or loaded with
  different parameters. This render module completely useless because
  user can not anymore change it size.

  Please change it back to 'm' (module) to allow users use this module.

  Affected kernels (so far): Xenial, Yakkety (4.4).

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