ABI: Clarify when /sys/module/MODULENAME is created
/sys/module/MODULENAME is not created unconditionally. This can be
confusing so document the current conditions.
Signed-off-by: Jean Delvare <khali@linux-fr.org>
Cc: Rusty Russell <rusty@rustcorp.com.au>
Cc: Rob Landley <rob@landley.net>
Signed-off-by: Rusty Russell <rusty@rustcorp.com.au>
diff --git a/Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-module b/Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-module
index a0dd21c..6272ae5 100644
--- a/Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-module
+++ b/Documentation/ABI/stable/sysfs-module
@@ -4,9 +4,13 @@
/sys/module/MODULENAME
The name of the module that is in the kernel. This
- module name will show up either if the module is built
- directly into the kernel, or if it is loaded as a
- dynamic module.
+ module name will always show up if the module is loaded as a
+ dynamic module. If it is built directly into the kernel, it
+ will only show up if it has a version or at least one
+ parameter.
+
+ Note: The conditions of creation in the built-in case are not
+ by design and may be removed in the future.
/sys/module/MODULENAME/parameters
This directory contains individual files that are each