> > It works like this at least under BeOS, last time I check, it was > > near the same for NewOS... > > except that NewOS let driver add a new /dev/* entry any time he > > want > > to, when BeOS > > only let him doing this at init time... > > Actually, this is not correct. You can use rescan drivername to > publish > /dev entries to a specific driver after boot up. It is correct - a driver can only export devices while it is initialized. Of course, you are also correct, but I think Philipe only meant that case. Adios... Axel.