Re: [PATCH 2/2] Documentation: devicetree: Add bindings for Wi2Wi w2sg0004 gps

[Pavel Machek]

> > I think we just disagree about implementing a version that âworksâ in a quite specific
> > setup (there are necessary assumptions about OMAP pinmux and omap-serial) with
> > existing APIs versus a general one that might need a lot of changes outside the driver
> > and introduce new APIs.
> 
> After re-thinking what we have discussed so far (and considering other recommendations
> I have received off-list) I currently see these options/questions:
> 
> * who could modify the serial drivers and APIs so that this driver can become
>   a subnode (âbus clientâ) of an UART? How long does it take to
> become available?

I believe that is called "tty line discipline".

> * would it be an option to simply rename the driver to âw2sg0004-powerâ
>   to make clear that it is not at all related to the UART data communication
>   channel but only controlling the power of the w2sg0004 chip?

Sounds sane.
									Pavel
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