[gentoo-dev] rfc: virtual/modutils and module-init-tools

[William Hubbs <williamh@gentoo.org>]

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All,

in preparation to unmask udev-181, it was brought to my attention that a
number of packages in the tree have direct dependencies on
module-init-tools. Udev-181 requires kmod, which is a replacement for
module-init-tools.

I have added virtual/modutils to the tree which as of now prefers
module-init-tools over kmod.

The dependencies on module-init-tools in the tree should be changed to
virtual/modutils. I am willing to do this myself if no one objects. If I
do, should I open individual bugs for the packages?

Also, this brings up another question. I replaced module-init-tools in
the system set with virtual/modutils.  But, since it is possible to have
a linux system with a monolithic kernel, should this even be in the
system set? If not, once the dependencies are correct, I propose
dropping virtual/modutils from the system set.

On the other hand, if we want virtual/modutils in the system set, there
should be no dependencies in the tree  on virtual/modutils.

Thoughts?

William

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