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From: Greg KH <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
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On Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 05:07:24PM -0700, Nuno Das Neves wrote:
> On 9/23/2023 12:58 AM, Greg KH wrote:
> > Also, drivers should never call pr_*() calls, always use the proper
> > dev_*() calls instead.
> > 
> 
> We only use struct device in one place in this driver, I think that is the
> only place it makes sense to use dev_*() over pr_*() calls.

Then the driver needs to be fixed to use struct device properly so that
you do have access to it when you want to print messages.  That's a
valid reason to pass around your device structure when needed.

thanks,

greg k-h