[parisc-linux] Bug in kernel: console support STI/serial

[Christoph Plattner <christoph.plattner@alcatel.at>]

Hello PA-RISCers !

I tried the STI console for the first time on a 712/60
workstation but found a problem in handling console
devices.

I compiled the kernel with SUPPORT for both consoles,
the serial and the STI.

Per definition:
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If no `console=xxx' the default is `tty0', and the
"current" virtual console is used.

The user can also select the console via command line
parameter for kernel: `console=ttyS0' for example for
the serial console.

Problem:
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On the current kernel, if I do not use the `console='
parameter, the kernel does following:

Boot,...
Output:
  Switching from PDC console ...

And now on the serial line !!!!! the output:
  Switching to STI console ....

Here is the error: Linux know's, it must use the STI
but uses the serial console.

I have not analysed the code fully, yet. Dependent on
my spare time, I can deliver a bug fix or point out the 
position of the wrong code.

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By the way: How can I set the 712/60 to use serial
PCD console (command `path' does not work for console !)

Cheers
	Christoph P.

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