Re: [parisc-linux] CVS linux Vs. -test10

[Grant Grundler <grundler@cup.hp.com>]

John Marvin wrote:
> Grant Grundler wrote:
> > Yes I do. It is supposed to work for ccio+PCX-W platforms (eg C360).
...
> Well, personally i'd vote to get rid of it. It works for ONE machine only,
> and MAY have an advantage in some small case.

And so does the OB600 mouse driver I rewrote/published.
AFAIK, it only works on OB600s.

I was originally thinking D/K/R-class boxes had PCX-W upgrades but
AFAICT, they don't.

> But if we keep it, lets make
> sure that it is real clear that it should NOT be the default choice.
> 
> It should be marked CONFIG_EXPERIMENTAL, and the text associated with it
> should clearly show that it works on a C360 only. If possible, it should
> also be made clear that ccio-dma.c works for C360, so people who have
> C360's don't think they have to choose ccio-rm-dma.c.

IIRC, Comments in the headers of both ccio files make those issues clear.
I'm not sure where else that needs to be documented.

> Grant, I hope you are prepared to answer the parisc-linux mailing list
> questions this is going to generate once parisc-linux starts becoming more
> visible.  Another FAQ entry perhaps? :-)

Ryan owns it. He's responsible for documenting it and adding FAQ questions.
He can choose to delete ccio-rm-dma.c as well.
:^)

I think it'd be a waste to throw it away before someone figures
out that it's really not useful - even if just for C360.

thanks,
grant