Re: [PATCH 0/2] PV framebuffer

[Markus Armbruster <armbru@redhat.com>]

Atsushi SAKAI <sakaia@jp.fujitsu.com> writes:

> Hello, Markus
>
>  I want to test PV patch but current patch does not work.
> (as Steven Smith suggested, for example xenfb.h xenkbd.h location is not correct)
> Could you give me a working version patch?
>
> Thanks
> Atsushi SAKAI

My frontend patch is relative to the Linux tree, not the Xen tree, and
not the *sparse* Linux tree within the Xen tree.

The guardians of the source tree assure me they greatly benefit from
having a sparse tree there.  Good for them[*]!  I don't.  It's a pain
in the neck for me.  By refusing to touch the sparse tree, I shift a
good part of my pain to those who enjoy the benefits.  I consider that
fair.

To try my patch, let Xen create an ordinary source tree, then patch
that.  I do test that it applies there before submitting.

If you'd rather sparsify it, perhaps a knowledgeable user of the
sparse tree can help you.

[*] No irony intended, honest, officer.