Does Kernel 2.6 needs to call modprobe with a minor number?

In kernel 2.6 it is possible for devices to share a major number as long as they use different minor numbers (see register_chrdev_region). Doesn't it mean, that now a device is clearly identified by a major _and_ a minor number?

Right?

In this case, wouldn't it be necessary to call modprobe with major _and_ minornumber (for example in function base_probe(), sourcefile fs/char_dev.c)?

Otherwise the modprobe program can not clearly identify, which driver to load.

Juergen.