Re: [PATCH] 2.5.59 morse code panics

From: Dave Jones (davej@codemonkey.org.uk)
Date: Thu Jan 30 2003 - 12:36:42 EST


On Thu, Jan 30, 2003 at 04:07:09PM +0100, Tomas Szepe wrote:
> Here's the initial port of Andrew Rodland's morse code panics to
> 2.5. It's probably got a few issues that need to be sorted out:
> at least the acquisition of the atkbd handle is a shameful hack.
> The original regular blinking code from ac has been removed,
> because it's no use when we've got morse about. :)
>
> Any comments appreciated, patch against 2.5.59.

I forwarded Linus a copy of Andi Kleens original
'blink leds on panic' patch circa 2.5.3 or so.
He rejected it due to not wanting PC-isms in kernel/

As this patch further builds upon the previous one,
It'd take a complete change of mind on his part to take
this as it is.

                Dave

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