This patch replaces scandir-based implementation with readdir(). The
readdir(3) is less expensive and more portable (to non-glibc environment).
The patch also replaces sysfs-based solution with simpler /proc/partitions
parsing. The /proc/partitions includes all used loop devices on all systems
(include 2.4). This solution seems faster than scandir(/sys/block/) too.
Summary, the losetup (with this patch) uses three methods to found a
loop device:
a) parse /proc/partitions to found already used loop devices (for
loserup -a)
b) stat(2) for all loop[0-7] devices (default number of loop devices).
This is classic method from util-linux <= 2.13. This method is good
enough for standard Linux machines with default number of loop
devices.
c) scan all /dev or /dev/loop/ for loop devices. This is useful for
crazy people who need more than 8 loop devices.
Signed-off-by: Karel Zak <kzak@redhat.com>
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