Re: [PATCH V2 1/1] usb:serial:f81534 Add F81532/534 Driver

From: Johan Hovold
Date: Thu Jun 25 2015 - 05:25:59 EST


On Thu, Jun 25, 2015 at 05:21:01PM +0800, Peter Hung wrote:
> Hi Johan,
>
> Johan Hovold æ 2015/6/25 äå 04:06 åé:
> > - As Greg already mentioned, you need to implement gpio support using
> > gpiolib, not a custom sysfs interface
> >
> > I don't have time to look closer at the architectural bits until next
> > week I'm afraid, but perhaps you could start with the above.
>
> Thanks for your advices, I'll try to improve it again.
> But I had something need to clarify.
>
> 1. The sysfs interface of the driver provide "limited output pin"
> control. only support output 0/1, not support input mode.
> Should I implement it as gpiolib?

Yes.

> 2. If it still recommends to implement with gpiolib, Could I implement
> it and preserve the sysfs interface for legacy?

No, I'm afraid not. We don't want to have to maintain out-of-tree legacy
interfaces.

Johan
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