Albert Burbea wrote:
Hello everybody
I am quite a newbie at linux and I would like to understand
1. Is the git linux a full replacement for MV tools?
I think with "git linux" you refer to what we call here "DaVinci git"
kernel? This is what is available at
http://source.mvista.com/git/?p=linux-davinci-2.6.git;a=summary
This should become a replacement for what we call here "TI/MV kernel"
(the 2.6.10 one you get e.g. with DVEVM CDs and online at TIs DVEVM
update page). Unfortunately currently the git kernel isn't a 100%
replacement for TI/MV kernel cause some parts still need to be ported
from TI/MV kernel to DaVinci git one.
See Kevins mail regarding this
http://linux.omap.com/pipermail/davinci-linux-open-source/2007-July/003624.html
Above you mention MV *tools*. Please note that regarding git we only
talk about *kernel*. Using git kernel, you still can use MV compiler
(e.g. arm_v5t_le-gcc) or other compiler toolchains
http://wiki.davincidsp.com/index.php?title=Linux_Toolchain#Compiler
And TIs codec examples, DSP link etc. aren't different as well.
Regarding git we only talk about *kernel*.
2. If not, what is actually missing?
For a rough overview see
http://linux.omap.com/pipermail/davinci-linux-open-source/2007-July/003624.html
Note that we are currently in process to get kernel update from 2.6.23
-> 2.6.24 working:
http://linux.omap.com/pipermail/davinci-linux-open-source/2008-February/005182.html
3. Is it possible to have a dm6446 board working with both systems (of
couse, changing uboot flags or something like that)
Yes. With DaVinci git kernel some functionality compared to TI/MV
kernel may miss, but you can use both kernels.
4. How can I help ?
Help us to port all missing stuff from TI/MV kernel to DaVinci git
kernel by sending patches to this list. Or by sending reports/step by
step instructions how to get TIs codec examples, DSP link, gstreamer
etc. to work with DaVinci git kernel:
http://linux.omap.com/pipermail/davinci-linux-open-source/2008-February/005170.html
Many thanks in advance
Many thanks for your help in advance
Dirk
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