The ide-tape has to die, and we can kill it now that ide-scsi replaces it. I need the CONFIG_BLK_DEV_IDETAPE unset in a bug for two reasons. 1. The bug helps Ed Bailey and others in doc team to track. This is a user-visible change, which has to be documented. 2. If someone does hit problems (e.g. forgets to read release notest, or whatnot), he/she will find this bug and get my e-mail for any needed help or investigations. 3. There may be "related" bugs. For example, RFE to determine hd-what-letter for "hdc=ide-scsi". I'll add them to references here.
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