Re: [PATCH 1/2] irqchip: Adjust Kconfig for Loongson

From: Huacai Chen
Date: Thu Jun 02 2022 - 09:14:34 EST


Hi, Marc,

On Thu, Jun 2, 2022 at 7:35 PM Marc Zyngier <maz@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> On 2022-05-31 16:53, Huacai Chen wrote:
> > Hi, Marc,
> >
> > On Tue, May 31, 2022 at 8:52 PM Marc Zyngier <maz@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> On 2022-05-31 12:59, Huacai Chen wrote:
> >> > We are preparing to add new Loongson (based on LoongArch, not
> >> > compatible
> >> > with old MIPS-based Loongson) support.
> >>
> >> Please drop this blurb from all your patches. It adds zero
> >> information.
> > OK, will be removed.
> >
> >>
> >> > HTVEC will be shared by both old
> >> > and new Loongson processors, so we adjust its description. HTPIC is
> >> > only
> >> > used by MIPS-based Loongson, so we add a MIPS dependency. PCH_PIC and
> >> > PCH_MSI will have some arch-specific code, so we remove the
> >> > COMPILE_TEST
> >> > dependency to avoid build warnings.
> >> >
> >> > Signed-off-by: Huacai Chen <chenhuacai@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>
> >> No cover letter, no indication of what this applies on, no mention
> >> of how this relates to the ongoing irqchip review.
> >>
> >> What do you want me to do with this?
> > Sorry about the confusion; as suggested by you and Arnd, these two
> > patches
> > are the minimal changes required on irqchip's side to make the port
> > build,
> > without introducing any non-reviewed pieces of code. I originally
> > wanted to
> > send the patches then quickly reply you in the asm-generic thread, but
> > unfortunately I lost Internet connectivity at my site until you have
> > replied.
> >
> > You are knowledgeable, and have taught me much; I owe you many thanks.
> > However, as my native language is not English, I realize I may sound
> > impolite
> > or inappropriate from time to time, making some of you unhappy.
> > (Actually I
> > had to ask Xuerui to translate this reply for me, in case I get
> > something
> > wrong again.) I'll try to improve in the future and I hope you'll
> > understand.
>
> No worries. English isn't my native language either, and I somehow
> developed
> a thick skin when it comes to perceived attitude. So please don't
> apologise,
> and keep working with us.
Thanks for your understanding.

Sorry for bothering you again, but I've stripped down the irqchip
patches originally
posted at [1] even more, as can be seen in the latest submission (v14) that I've
CC-ed you; I'd like to get Acked-by from you for the 2 patches, to hopefully get
the port PR sent shortly.

In addition, as the timing is rather tight by now, if you don't want to give out
the Acked-by for any reason, would you please explain a little bit in a quick
reply? So that I can arrange for things inside Loongson in advance if the port
isn't going to appear in v5.19.

[1]: https://lore.kernel.org/lkml/20220531163236.2109556-1-chenhuacai@xxxxxxxxxxx/

Thanks again,

Huacai

>
> Thanks,
>
> M.
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