From: Tom Rini <trini-OWPKS81ov/FWk0Htik3J/w@public.gmane.org>
To: David Gibson <david-xT8FGy+AXnRB3Ne2BGzF6laj5H9X9Tb+@public.gmane.org>
Cc: Phil Elwell
<philip.j.elwell-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>,
Frank Rowand
<frowand.list-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>,
Nishanth Menon <nm-l0cyMroinI0@public.gmane.org>,
Rob Herring <robherring2-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>,
Devicetree Compiler
<devicetree-compiler-u79uwXL29TY76Z2rM5mHXA@public.gmane.org>,
devicetree-u79uwXL29TY76Z2rM5mHXA@public.gmane.org,
Pantelis Antoniou
<pantelis.antoniou-OWPKS81ov/FWk0Htik3J/w@public.gmane.org>,
Tero Kristo <t-kristo-l0cyMroinI0@public.gmane.org>,
Simon Glass <sjg-F7+t8E8rja9g9hUCZPvPmw@public.gmane.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH 1/2] fdt: Allow stacked overlays phandle references
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:01:48 -0400 [thread overview]
Message-ID: <20170726150148.GD26163@bill-the-cat> (raw)
In-Reply-To: <20170726042315.GA8978-K0bRW+63XPQe6aEkudXLsA@public.gmane.org>
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On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 02:23:15PM +1000, David Gibson wrote:
> On Thu, Jul 13, 2017 at 08:38:10PM +0100, Phil Elwell wrote:
> > Can we also consider a mechanism for overlay-local symbols, i.e. symbols
> > that are used purely to create links within an overlay - perhaps using a
> > particular naming convention? This would make it easier to instantiate an
> > overlay multiple times without having to uniquify all symbols, and it would
> > avoid polluting the global namespace without reason.
>
> I'd really prefer not to add yet more features and complexity to the
> existing shoddily designed overlay mechanism. I'd prefer for people
> to focus on a better replacement - which includes considering these
> sorts of use cases and how to handle them.
Can we go for incremental progress over time instead of replacing what
was finally accepted? Maybe one or two concrete examples that need
improvement upon, and go from there? Thanks!
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Tom
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2017-06-14 14:52 [PATCH 0/2] stacked overlay support Pantelis Antoniou
[not found] ` <1497451946-15443-1-git-send-email-pantelis.antoniou-OWPKS81ov/FWk0Htik3J/w@public.gmane.org>
2017-06-14 14:52 ` [PATCH 1/2] fdt: Allow stacked overlays phandle references Pantelis Antoniou
[not found] ` <1497451946-15443-2-git-send-email-pantelis.antoniou-OWPKS81ov/FWk0Htik3J/w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-03 9:06 ` David Gibson
[not found] ` <20170703090648.GV13989-K0bRW+63XPQe6aEkudXLsA@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-03 12:41 ` Pantelis Antoniou
2017-07-07 7:09 ` David Gibson
[not found] ` <20170707070915.GD24325-K0bRW+63XPQe6aEkudXLsA@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-07 14:01 ` Tom Rini
2017-07-13 19:51 ` Frank Rowand
2017-07-13 19:40 ` Frank Rowand
[not found] ` <5967CCA8.6030406-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-26 4:18 ` David Gibson
2017-07-13 19:35 ` Frank Rowand
2017-07-13 19:31 ` Frank Rowand
[not found] ` <5967CAA6.6010801-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-26 4:21 ` David Gibson
[not found] ` <CAPhXvM4NzU61dENLeJ2Xt=arKqYFjXaPBvzrjxAJ7h3Y-gT4Nw@mail.gmail.com>
[not found] ` <CAPhXvM4NzU61dENLeJ2Xt=arKqYFjXaPBvzrjxAJ7h3Y-gT4Nw-JsoAwUIsXosN+BqQ9rBEUg@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-13 20:07 ` Frank Rowand
[not found] ` <5967D2F7.60303-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-13 20:08 ` Frank Rowand
2017-07-13 21:22 ` Phil Elwell
[not found] ` <f06fe24c-7f32-4e7d-c28b-2e5b31c5dbf0-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-13 21:40 ` Frank Rowand
[not found] ` <5967E8BC.4090307-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-14 7:21 ` Pantelis Antoniou
2017-07-24 18:06 ` Frank Rowand
[not found] ` <59763739.4070708-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-24 20:51 ` Phil Elwell
[not found] ` <7b6a51ad-70a4-efaf-0a11-c576a95fd222-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-24 22:44 ` Frank Rowand
2017-07-26 4:55 ` David Gibson
[not found] ` <20170726045533.GD8978-K0bRW+63XPQe6aEkudXLsA@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-26 14:03 ` Frank Rowand
[not found] ` <5978A11F.1010008-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-27 7:24 ` David Gibson
2017-07-26 4:32 ` David Gibson
[not found] ` <20170726043227.GC8978-K0bRW+63XPQe6aEkudXLsA@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-26 13:59 ` Frank Rowand
[not found] ` <5978A047.6060406-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-27 7:23 ` David Gibson
[not found] ` <20170727072351.GA7970-K0bRW+63XPQe6aEkudXLsA@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-27 17:24 ` Frank Rowand
[not found] ` <597A21C1.6030104-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-31 4:06 ` David Gibson
2017-07-26 4:28 ` David Gibson
2017-07-26 4:23 ` David Gibson
[not found] ` <20170726042315.GA8978-K0bRW+63XPQe6aEkudXLsA@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-26 15:01 ` Tom Rini [this message]
2017-07-27 7:25 ` David Gibson
[not found] ` <20170727072534.GC7970-K0bRW+63XPQe6aEkudXLsA@public.gmane.org>
2017-07-27 11:24 ` Tom Rini
2017-06-14 14:52 ` [PATCH 2/2] tests: Add stacked overlay tests on fdtoverlay Pantelis Antoniou
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