Re: Tracking of Texas Instruments DM81xx related bugs

[Denys Dmytriyenko <denys@ti.com>]

On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 04:17:35PM +0200, Thilo Fromm wrote:
> Hello Denys,
> 
> > On the other hand, meta-ti is a community project to integrate existing
> > components for TI "Embedded Processor" platforms into a BSP layer for
> > OpenEmbedded-Core and Yocto Projects.
> 
> If this really is true then you communicate the fact rather badly. The
> layer index at <http://www.openembedded.org/wiki/LayerIndex> states
> that meta-ti is TI's official BSP layer. "official" in this context
> means, according to openembedded.org: "Note: machine support layers
> are unofficial and not manufacturer-supported unless noted otherwise."
> meta-ti *does* note otherwise. Also, the README in meta-ti states "The
> official OpenEmbedded/Yocto BSP layer for Texas Instruments
> platforms.".
> 
> That's contradictory. So what *is* meta-ti then?

Thilo,

There is no contradiction. It is still official, as it is sponsored by TI. On 
the other hand it is a community project, since it's not a commercial product. 
Please let me know if you are still confused. Thanks.

-- 
Denys