bug#78: [kernel] bug#78: mii-tool uses ioctl()s that don't work on wide-kernels

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Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 18:41:44 +0000
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On Thu, Mar 15, 2001 at 02:48:04AM +0000, kernel-admin@lists.parisc-linux.org wrote:
> It appears that it's using ioctl()s that are not compatible with a wide
> kernel. With a narrow kernel everything works ok.

This is _nasty_ to fix.  The ioctls which are being called are
device-private ioctls.  ie they do different things depending on which
device is in use.  Suggestions for fixing this welcome.

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