[linux-dvb] Re: FE_REFACTORING move to HEAD time?

[Andrew de Quincey <adq_dvb@lidskialf.net>]

On Tuesday 26 Oct 2004 22:19, C.Y.M wrote:
> Holger Waechtler wrote:
> > Michael Hunold wrote:
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> On 10/26/04 18:57, Andrew de Quincey schrieb:
> >>> Hi - I've not seen any major problems with the new codebase, and I've
> >>> not made any major changes (apart from adding support for new cards)
> >>> for a while. Admittedly there are still a few unsupported obscure
> >>> cards, but until I know the details of them they cannot be supported.
> >>> IMO the quickest way to get this information is to stop them from
> >>> working - people will tell us quickly enough :)
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I was thinking it was about time to move it to HEAD. WDYT?
> >>
> >> That's fine by me. Just go ahead.
> >>
> >> I've nearly finished my next patchset for Andrew Morton. It would be
> >> cool if the refactoring of the frontends can be submitted in the near
> >> future.
> >
> > yes, sounds good.
> >
> > Holger
>
> What kernel version are you guys testing this "refactored" branch with?
> Will it compile with 2.6.10-rc1?  Also, does this change only affect the
> frontend or will the drivers need alteration as well?

It affects all the dvb code. But all the changes (barring conflicts with 
changes to HEAD) are done.

I'm using 2.6.9-rc2 I think - but when I merge them I'll test with that and 
the very latest rc release.

OK - so let's say Thursday at 12 noon GMT. I'll mail the list 10 minutes 
before beginning to "advisory lock" dvb-kernel CVS.