From 8d59598c35dc1071e6c36f86c9a95f26dd08b4e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicolas Pitre Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 02:16:13 -0400 Subject: cramfs: rehabilitate it Update documentation, pointer to latest tools, appoint myself as maintainer. Given it's been unloved for so long, I don't expect anyone will protest. Signed-off-by: Nicolas Pitre Tested-by: Chris Brandt Signed-off-by: Al Viro --- fs/cramfs/Kconfig | 9 ++++++--- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) (limited to 'fs') diff --git a/fs/cramfs/Kconfig b/fs/cramfs/Kconfig index ef86b06bc064..f937082f3244 100644 --- a/fs/cramfs/Kconfig +++ b/fs/cramfs/Kconfig @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ config CRAMFS - tristate "Compressed ROM file system support (cramfs) (OBSOLETE)" + tristate "Compressed ROM file system support (cramfs)" select ZLIB_INFLATE help Saying Y here includes support for CramFs (Compressed ROM File @@ -15,8 +15,11 @@ config CRAMFS cramfs. Note that the root file system (the one containing the directory /) cannot be compiled as a module. - This filesystem is obsoleted by SquashFS, which is much better - in terms of performance and features. + This filesystem is limited in capabilities and performance on + purpose to remain small and low on RAM usage. It is most suitable + for small embedded systems. If you have ample RAM to spare, you may + consider a more capable compressed filesystem such as SquashFS + which is much better in terms of performance and features. If unsure, say N. -- cgit v1.2.3-59-g8ed1b