Re: [2.6 patch] select FW_LOADER -> depends HOTPLUG

[Sam Ravnborg]

On Mon, Aug 09, 2004 at 09:56:56PM +0200, Adrian Bunk wrote:
> 
> The contract is easy:
> If you select something, you have to ensure the depenencies of the 
> selected option are met.
> 
> This is simple.
> 
> And most people get it wrong.

No - kconfig gets it wrong.
When selecting a config option kconfig shall secure that
'depends on' are evaluated also for the selected symbol.

Otherwise we will end up in a mintenace nightmare. Just think of how many
places to fix if we add and additional depends on to FW_LOADER.

Roman Zippel added in to:.

	Sam
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