Hi!
> There are still a lot of help texts missing from Configure.help,
> CONFIG_AIC7XXXX_BUILD_FIRMWARE to name just one example.
>
> I'm pretty annoyed by RELEASE versions that don't have all options
> documented. If a module doesn't come with proper documentation for all
> its options, drop it.
Ugh?
Configure.help is *very* minor thing, and it should not interfere with
kernel development. It will not corrupt your data. Will not make your
kernel unstable. Etc.
> How is a non-hacker supposed to configure the kernel if he doesn't even
> have the faintest clue about the options?
How many non-hackers have you seen confused by that particular option?
Pavel
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