Re: [PATCH] bluesmoke/MCE support optional

[Paul Gortmaker <p_gortmaker@yahoo.com>]

Alan Cox wrote:

> Is the MCE code big enough to justify this ? Last time I checked it was
> 1800 bytes 1000 of which were __init

Granted it isn't a huge monster (yet; size below) so use your own judgement;
I won't be upset either way.  I should note that a well respected developer
recently stated (on l-k) the following about making things unconditional:

	There are those of us trying to stuff Linux into embedded devices 
	who if anything want more configuration options not people taking 
	stuff out.

:-)

Same person went on to suggest:

	What I'd much rather see if this is an issue is:

	bool    'Do you want to customise for a very small system'

	which auto enables all the random small stuff if you say no, and goes
	much deeper into options if you say yes.

...an idea I like, but probably not appropriate for 2.4 - so perhaps I'll
work on a CONFIG_TINY for 2.5 if it is generally accepted as an ok plan.

Paul.
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