On 30 jan 2007, at 02:19, Greg KH wrote: >> * The Linux generic usb-serial driver never throttles the device >> in this sense. It always sets up a new read URB immediately after >> receiving a packet, even when the tty layer has no room to store >> more data, resulting in possible loss of data. > Yup.
>> Would it make sense to postpone setting up a new read URB until the >> tty layer has room available? It seems that some of the other drivers >> (digi_accelport for example) do this in response to a throttle message >> from the tty. > Maybe, that might be a good idea to add. Care to whip up a patch to do > this? Yes, I'd like to give it a try. As soon as I have something, I will post in on the -devel list. Thanks for your answers; this is already quite helpful. Joris. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT & business topics through brief surveys - and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.php&p=sourceforge&CID=DEVDEV _______________________________________________ Linux-usb-users@lists.sourceforge.net To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
