Peter Tyser wrote: > Hi Wolfgang, [big snip]
> I use git, but its version strings only change when commits occur. I > think having an accurate build time stamp would be a nice feature. > FWIW, Linux handles this "issue" very similarly to my proposed solution > so that it can have its pretty banner. It even takes it a step further > and gives a specific compile number (#15): > > Linux version 2.6.23.17 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) (gcc version 4.3.1 > (crosstool-NG-xes) ) #15 SMP Wed Aug 6 11:45:55 CDT 2008 > > > I know this patch isn't a big deal, but I think it would be a valuable > change. If others don't agree I'll drop the issue. > > Thanks, > Peter +1 Call me old fashioned, but I like time/date stamps. They are more meaningful to me as a quick "did I really load a new u-boot" or "when did I do *that*" than a git hash. Cost: $0.00. Benefit: $0.02. Benefit/Cost = priceless. FWIIW, gvb _______________________________________________ U-Boot mailing list [email protected] http://lists.denx.de/mailman/listinfo/u-boot
