On Sun, Jul 21, 2002, Matthew Dharm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's basically an impossible problem. Only the device, which might have a > physical sensor to detect removal, can make a positive determination. > > Most devices err on the side of caution -- if they are powering up due to a > bus attach, they assume media-change while they were off. Actually, many > assume media-change at attachment, because they're not sure if they are > attached to the same host. > > Most media doesn't have a serial number or any way to uniquely identify it. > > Really, the only safe thing to do is assume media-change on > removal/insertion, given that devices (as a generalized term) are > inconsistant in their ability/willingness to indicate media change.
While I understand that there is no solution that will solve it for all devices/media, should we penalize those devices and/or media which do make it possible? JE ------------------------------------------------------- This sf.net email is sponsored by:ThinkGeek Welcome to geek heaven. http://thinkgeek.com/sf _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-devel
