Use libata to handle all PATA and SATA disks

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Replace the existing PATA storage drivers in the IDE subsystem with libata-pata drivers which expose the devices through the SCSI subsystem, and migrate users to using mounting by UUID to allow for changes in either direction.

Blueprint information

Status:
Complete
Approver:
Matt Zimmerman
Priority:
Medium
Drafter:
Scott James Remnant (Canonical)
Direction:
Needs approval
Assignee:
Ben Collins
Definition:
Approved
Series goal:
Accepted for feisty
Implementation:
Implemented
Milestone target:
None
Started by
Scott James Remnant (Canonical)
Completed by
Ben Collins

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Retargeted for feisty, which comes with a libata kernel anyway

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