Re: [RFC PATCH v1 6/6] mtd: spi-nor: introduce support for displaying deprecation message

From: Pratyush Yadav
Date: Thu Apr 18 2024 - 07:20:13 EST


On Thu, Apr 18 2024, Michael Walle wrote:

> Hi,
>
> On Wed Apr 17, 2024 at 5:52 PM CEST, Pratyush Yadav wrote:
>> On Wed, Apr 17 2024, Michael Walle wrote:
>> > On Wed Apr 17, 2024 at 4:36 PM CEST, Pratyush Yadav wrote:
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>> >> I like the idea in general. Do you think we should also print a rough
>> >> date for the deprecation as well?
>> >
>> > Might make sense, any suggestions?
>>
>> How about a simple string to flash_info?
>
> Ahh, I was rather asking if you already had a time frame in mind.
>
> Besides that, should it be a date or a (future) kernel version?
> Roughly about two/three kernel releases?

I think kernel version is better.

I don't base this on any real data, only on gut feeling, but I think
three kernel releases is a good time. Should add up to about 6-7 months.

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Regards,
Pratyush Yadav