Initrd Support Could Be on Its Way to Being Removed from Linux Kernel
15 days ago
- #Kernel
- #Linux
- #Initrd
- Linux's classic initial RAM disk 'initrd' support might be removed from the Linux kernel.
- A proposed patch for EROFS file-system support for initrd was rejected, with the argument that initrd should be phased out in favor of initramfs.
- Christoph Hellwig emphasized the long-standing goal of replacing initrd with initramfs, discouraging new file system support for initrd.
- Askar Safin inquired about removing initrd, suggesting a lack of volunteers as the only obstacle.
- Hellwig encouraged testing the removal to gauge community reaction.
- The discussion raises the possibility of initrd removal by 2025, pending stakeholder feedback.