Re: [PATCH] 2.4: Back-port of pl2303.c from 2.6.23.14

Willy Tarreau
2008-02-02T15:40:34Z

On Sat, Feb 02, 2008 at 11:41:20PM +1030, David Newall wrote:
> Hi Willy,
>
> Willy Tarreau wrote:
> > Based on the above conditions, I'd like you to tell Greg and I if you
> > consider it worth to merge this backport in 2.4 now. From my point of
> > view, your work looks OK but I want your feedback as a user (and not
> > as the backporter), then Greg's approval.
>
> The data loss I experienced did go away with the back-port, but I think
> that was because of the bigger buffers, rather than any true fix. Other
> than the extra product ids, it won't really change anything. I'm hoping
> the additional work I've done since then will correct the underlying
> fault. (Wish I could get some feedback on it.) I'd be happy for you to
> wait for that.

OK I like your analysis, it makes sense. I'm not doing anything with
your patch then, and will wait for news from you.

Thanks,
Willy