Garst wrote: > >extern timer_pending conflicts with static int timer_pending in > >PCMCIA tcic.c This was introduced in Andreas arca*-7 patch and > >incorporated in pre*-6. > >You guys must really love dhinds.
Linus responded: > I would suggest you ask dhinds to either > - submit his pcmcia stuff to the standard kernel > - or use non-generic names
David Hinds wrote:
[snip]
I think anyone using the latest development kernel (especially a pre-*
kernel!) should expect such things and be capable of coping with them:
they really aren't worth complaining about. I don't expect people to
test kernel patches against PCMCIA before submitting them. There will
always be a limited amount of version skew.
I guess I should have put a smiley in there. I test what I have time for
and report what breaks in hopes of saving others time.
As for making PCMCIA part of the standard kernel... it is something
[snip]
With laptops becoming much more prevalent so does PCMCIA. I would love
to have it available when I bring up a new system because it would make
transfering packages much easier if my SyQuest was available. OTOH I
understand the editorial control issue, and certainly do not have any
complaints about the current level of support.
--
Garst
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