[cgl_discussion] RE: MV open projects analysis
Steven Dake
sdake at mvista.com
Tue Jun 24 15:17:14 PDT 2003
Patrick Mochel wrote:
>>The intent of the work is entirely aligned with the 2.6 kernel.
>>MontaVista is using standard interfaces, such as sysfs and
>>/sbin/hotplug. The intent of system device enumeration framework is to
>>provide a complete solution on 2.5 kernel+ without any major
>>modifications to the kernel.
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>I stand corrected. Glad to see you're finally coming around. :)
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>>I really don't see any problem with
>>competing projects such as Nokia's HDI project or Greg KH's udev project
>>being listed in the PoC references. Competition is _what_ makes Linux
>>better. What project you choose to use is certainly your decision,
>>however, there are specific customer requirements that are not met by
>>the current solutions available which is why MontaVista is actively
>>investing in this area.
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>I agree. I was merely pointing out that udev is the direction that we're
>heading, from a kernel standpoint.
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The wonderful concept that Greg KH has developed in his udev package is
definately the way devices should be enumerated. What the exact
requirements are from a customer standpoint, I think, is where the
current competition arises from. If everyone agreed on the requirements,
one project would probably fit the bill :)
>While one is free to implement the solution they feel appropriate in their
>distro, it's also to good to have One Right Solution(tm). ;)
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> -pat
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