[linux-dvb] Re: Proposal for new frontend architecture

[Gerd Knorr <kraxel@bytesex.org>]

> This is similar to the proposal that Holger and I suggested

Yep, is somewhat simliar.

> - we just took it 
> a step further and removed the frontend dependencies on kernel i2c 
> altogether.

No way, I'd like to veto that.

> The advantages of removing kernel i2c from the frontends 
> altogether  weree
> 
> * It makes it easier for people to reuse the frontends in places where kernel 
> i2c is not usable

... and makes it harder for people which use kernel i2c anyway for other
reasons.

> - does this actually occur though?

Good question.  Before trying to solve a problem you should better
verify there actually is one ;)

> * It also removes any trace of autoprobing problems since they're not kernel 
> i2c_drivers.

.class will do that just fine as well.  If the dvb subsystem stops doing
autoprobing itself and .class prevents any non-dvb i2c modules playing
with the i2c bus on dvb cards everything is fine.

  Gerd

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