José Fonseca wrote: > > Jens, > > On 2002.05.13 14:58 Jens Owen wrote: > > Jose, > > > > I recommend a full two way merge (DRI->kernel and kernel->DRI). The > > kernel->DRI changes can be submitted directly to our repository for > > testing. The DRI->kernel changes require a patch be submitted to the > > kernel team. If we need two patches (for 2.4 and 2.5) that's okay--but > > we should try to end up with a common driver source for both kernel > > versions in our repository, if at all possible. Posting these patches > > on the DRI site is for the purpose of getting some alpha testing > > exposure and code review before submitting to the kernel team. > > > > Once we have merged sources in both repositories, then David and Alan > > can pick up the latest from our repository. > > > > Getting these fixes out minimizes our need to create patches relative to > > all the verious places the kernel DRM drivers can be found. > > I agree entirely with you. > > > > > Does this plan cover our needs, or am I overlooking something? > > > > Nop, but who will do this? (I can't volunteer as I have no more spare time > until June.) > > I would be nice to know what is the current state of affairs? Is it like: > > - both 2.4.x 2.5.x linux kernel series have the XFree 4.1.0 DRMs (with > changes by the linux kernel developers to match the rest of the kernel). > - the XFree86 4.2.0 tree has DRM source for early 2.4.x series > - for 2.4.18 changes are required, for which Mike made a patch > - for 2.5.x likewise, for which Micah patched the radeon kernel only > > And what is necessary to do is: > > - adapt the DRI CVS kernel modules to build in at least three kernel > versions, > - make a patch against the latest 2.4.x and 2.5.x kernels > > Is this picture correct? > > José Fonseca
I'll look at taking this on. Just got to get up to speed with it as I'm a bit behind on the issues. Keith _______________________________________________________________ Have big pipes? SourceForge.net is looking for download mirrors. We supply the hardware. You get the recognition. Email Us: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Dri-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/dri-devel