Re: [PATCH] arm64: dts: renesas: ulcb-kf: document a problemw with old firmware

From: Wolfram Sang
Date: Thu Feb 01 2024 - 04:36:06 EST


Hi Geert,

> I'd rather not add such comments (especially +6y after the fact), as
> this is the standard operating procedure in case something doesn't work.

Okay, can be argued.

> /* If secondary CPUs don't work, please update your firmware */
> /* If cpuidle crashes, please update your firmware */
> /* If watchdog restart doesn't work, please update your firmware */
> /* If PSCI reboot doesn't work, please update your firmware */

Actually, I wouldn't mind. It documents that we *know* updating firmware
helps in this particular case. But as said, I can see your point as
well. Let's drop this patch.

Happy hacking,

Wolfram

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