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Segher Boessenkool writes:

> Only if you think the device tree is a configuration
> mechanism for the OS.

Well, actually, it's whatever we want it to be...

There is some value in making the device tree abstract and general,
but not an overwhelming value that trumps all other considerations.

Paul.