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If DRM_I915 is useful > > on non-x86 we might want to change that as well. > > > > Let ask gfx people. Cc: intel-gfx@lists.freedesktop.org > Rodrigo, is DRM_I915 useful on non-x86? No, I really don't believe it would work out. > > > Also, is there any policy on dependency ordering? On non-X86, INTEL_MEI > > becomes available only after selecting DRM_XE, which is in a directory > > included much later, so the question is not shown initially, is that a > > problem? > > > > By not enabling INTEL_MEI the biggest thing that you loose are the firmware update. > I'm not sure how to sort this out and if it is worth the effort. > > - - > Thanks, > Sasha > >