Request: Compile BTRFS filesystem as module

[Krystle]

Hi Stephan,

Because the BTRFS file system is not used by default for the persistence partition, I suggest compiling it as a module. The reason for me is to compile a custom version of the driver and load it. This does not make sense for other users. However, because this driver is not used by default, then I think it will be preferable not to load it the memory and save some space. That way it would be a win-win. What do you think of the idea?

Thank you.
K.

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[Stephan Henningsen]

Hi Krystle,

It’s good input. What you of course don’t know is that I plan to switch to btrfs by default at some point. And Lightwhale actually does allow the user the specify the persistence partition to be formatted as brtfs. It’s just a rather undocumented and untested feature for now. Therefore I’m reluctant to remove the driver from the kernel, because 1) I eventually need it (and therefore eventually will break your system), and 2) someone could potentially be using it right now.

Not the answer you were looking for, I know, but I hope it makes sense.

[Krystle]

Hi Stephan,

No problem. It's valuable that you make reasonable design decisions. This will make the project more attractive.

Thank you.
K.