On Mon, Feb 22, 1999 at 06:31:10PM +0000, Philip Blundell wrote:
> I've put a new kernel patch on ftp.netwinder.org.  This includes:
>  - /proc/cpuinfo now includes a `machine serial number' field.  The only 
>    machine where this currently does anything exciting is the A5000 which
>    puts its unique ID there.  This would probably work for the RiscPC too
>    (just needs enabling in setup.c); if anybody tries it, let me know what
>    happens.  NetWinders with a new enough NeTTrom might also get a valid
>    number for this.

Oooh.  That's useful for people who have network slot cards.  Now we
just need to figure out what wacko way the EtherM is wired up..

-- 
Matthew Wilcox <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
"I decry the current tendency to seek patents on algorithms.  There are
better ways to earn a living than to prevent other people from making use of
one's contributions to computer science."  -- Donald E. Knuth, TAoCP vol 3
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