On Tue, 13 Aug 1996 17:31:07 +0930 (CST) 
 Berndt Josef Wulf <wulf@hotdog.satech.net.au> wrote:

 > How are major/minor device numbers handelt e.g. for the stallion
 > driver? Who assigns them and/or what is the criteria?

For now, Just Pick One.  When you submit the driver, the number you use 
may or may not be chosen for the in-tree version.  More than likely, 
unless something else beats you to it, it will be used.

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