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From:   'Greg KH' <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
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On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 03:42:02PM +0000, David Laight wrote:
> > Attempting to keep kernel code outside of the kernel tree is, on
> > purpose, very expensive in time and resources.  The very simple way to
> > solve this is to get your drivers merged properly into the mainline
> > kernel tree.
> 
> I've got some of those, you really wouldn't want them.

I would argue we do, but if you want to spend the extra time and money
keeping them out of the kernel, that's your choice to make.

> They are audio/telephony drivers for some very specific hardware.

As are almost all drivers in the kernel.  Your hardware is special and
unique, just like all others :)

thanks,

greg k-h