Re: [patch 2.6.25-rc2-git] gpio: <linux/gpio.h> and "no GPIO support here" stubs

[David Brownell]

> > Add a <linux/gpio.h> defining fail/warn stubs for GPIO calls on platforms
> > that don't support the GPIO programming interface.  That includes the
> > arch-specific implementation glue otherwise.
> > 
> > This facilitates a new model for GPIO usage:  drivers that can use GPIOs
> > if they're available, but don't require them.  ...
> > 
> 
> Looks sane.
> 
> > Please include before 2.6.25-final ...
> 
> For what reason?

So that 2.6.25 based systems can start to use it.  This patch is in that
"safe, can't break any existing code" category, so I don't see a downside.

- Dave


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