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David Vrabel wrote:
>> These error messages are from an ancient version of cfi_cmdset_0002.c.
>> They come from over-efficient software design that didn't consider the
>> quirks of how a flash chip works. Have you tried a recent version?
> 
> 
> Be aware that the more recent version from MTD CVS are broken for 
> interleaved chips.

What does "are broken" mean?
Just that autodetect of the flash type might not work? Or will read and 
write operations fail once the flash is detected correctly?

IOW: Could I use the MTD CVS with "interleaved chips" when I make sure my 
chips is correctly detected?

Thanks,

Steven