- <term><option>%e</option>, <option>$enum</option></term>
- <listitem>
- <para>If a device node already exists with the name, the smallest next free
- number is used. This can be used to create compatibility symlinks and enumerate
- devices of the same type originating from different kernel subsystems.</para>
- <para>Note: The use of the enumeration facility is unreliable for events that
- request a number at the same time. The use of enumerations in todays setups
- where devices can come and go at any time is not recomended.</para>
- </listitem>
- </varlistentry>
-
- <varlistentry>
- <term><option>%P</option>, <option>$parent</option></term>