[linux-dvb] Re: [PATCHES] Frontend kernel i2c conversion.

[Holger Waechtler <holger@qanu.de>]

Kenneth Aafløy wrote:
> On Wednesday 21 July 2004 14:18, Holger Waechtler wrote:
>
> > I have to admit that I didn't felt the urge to use this yet, but at a
> > first glance over the API everything looks good, pretty cleanly
> > implemented and provides all the power management and hotplug features
> > the current dvb_i2c and the kernel i2c API are still missing.
>
> Power management is provided through the dvb driver, and do you really need to 
> hotplug a frontend?
All current USB DVB drivers can get forced to oops the kernel if you 
unplug the device in the wrong moment.


> > > Theoretically, the kernel I2C layer provides exactly the same behavior as
> > > the old dvb_i2c layer, with added features. Who says we can't
> > > mimic/emulate another bus type on I2C as long as the drivers are aware of
> > > the protocol in use on the adapter.
> > you are kidding, are you?
>
> Basically this is what you want, no?
:) nope.

Holger