Re: [PATCH 01/11] watchdog: WatchDog Timer Driver Core - Add basicframework

[Alan Cox]

> > +	/* stop the watchdog */
> > +	err = wdd->ops->stop(wdd);
> Does it really make sense to allow stop() to fail? Will this ever happen, and
> if yes do we gain anything by sending a additional ping?

It gives user space more time to react - or would do if the err was
propogated.

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