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From: Daniel Lezcano <daniel.lezcano-QSEj5FYQhm4dnm+yROfE0A@public.gmane.org>
Subject: Question regarding back compatibility for DT
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2017 16:58:14 +0100
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Hi Rob, dt people,

is it acceptable a driver is changed using a new DT binding but becomes
incompatible with the old DT files ?

IOW, is it possible to change the DT and the driver without supporting the old
DT format, forcing an update of the DT and the kernel ?

Thanks.

  -- Daniel

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