On Wed, 15 Dec 2004, Greg KH wrote:

> On Mon, Dec 13, 2004 at 10:03:47AM -0500, Alan Stern wrote:
> > Greg:
> > 
> > This patch fixes a bug in the usbfs code.  The driver is too zealous about
> > checking for disconnected devices before doing things.  In particular, it
> > is necessary to reap all outstanding asynchronous URBs and unbind from
> > interfaces when the device file is closed, even if the device is no longer
> > connected.
> > 
> > Please apply.
> 
> Should this go in before 2.6.10 is out, or can it wait?

It fixes a real bug, and I'm a little surprised the oops hasn't been
reported by more people doing firmware updates.  I think it should go in
before 2.6.10 is released.

Alan Stern



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