Re: [Buildroot] [PATCH 3/3] configs: update defconfigs with custom versions to BR2_LINUX_KERNEL_LATEST_X_Y

[Baruch Siach via buildroot <buildroot@buildroot.org>]

Hi Titouan,

On Sat, Oct 10 2026, Titouan Christophe via buildroot wrote:
> Update all defconfigs that are using a custom Linux version based on a
> longterm supported Linux version so they use the newly introduced symbols.

This is a significant policy change for Buildroot. The configs/
directory is meant to carry configurations that are "known to work",
according to adding-board-support section in Buildroot manual
(docs/manual/adding-board-support.adoc).

Automatic update of the kernel component without actual hardware test
risks introducing regressions that make the system unbootable.

For this reason adding-board-support section also says:

> Always use fixed versions or commit hashes for the different
> components, not the "latest" version.

If we intend to change this policy I think we should discuss the
motivation on the list. In case such discussion did take place, this
comment should reference that discussion. In any case, the manual should
also update to reflect the current policy.

baruch

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