Re: [PATCH 2.6.13-rc4 1/1] pci_ids: patch for Intel ICH7R

[Jeff Garzik <jgarzik@pobox.com>]

Gaston, Jason D wrote:
> This define is not actually used anywhere that I know of.  I just wanted
> to be consistent and correct, following what was previously done.  I
> have been wondering if I should be adding devices to the pci_ids.h file
> that are not being currently used.  It seems like most drivers are not
> using these defines and are just using the DID's directly.  In the
> future, should I only be add devices that are actually using the defines
> somewhere?

There's no clear policy, but that is my general recommendation:  Just 
add IDs to pci.ids at sourceforge.net as soon as their public, and then, 
add constants to include/linux/pci_ids.h as they are required in the code.

I would -prefer- that this be kernel policy, but I can only speak for 
IDs used [or not] in my drivers.  It just seems silly to add constants 
that are never used, though.

[speaking to the audience]  I wouldn't mind if someone did a pass 
through pci_ids.h and removed all the constants that are not being used. 
  If constants are not being used, it's IMHO more appropriate to store 
that info in pci.ids.

	Jeff