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From: Alan Cox <alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk>
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Subject: Re: [PATCH 4/7] hvc_console: Fix race between hvc_close and
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> >> mount: can't find /root/proc in /etc/fstab or /etc/mtab
> >> /sbin/smart_agetty: can not determine 'console' speed
> >>     
> >
> > OK, this gets even murkier. I don't know why taking a few krefs modifies
> > hvc_console behaviour to such an extent.

Can you see if the agetty is getting a hangup or open failing. I wonder
if its just a timing change ?

Alan