Re: [PATCH 1/3] allow console unregistration

From: Geert Uytterhoeven
Date: Wed May 30 2007 - 02:26:44 EST


Hi Tony,

On Wed, 30 May 2007, Antonino A. Daplas wrote:
> On Thu, 2007-05-17 at 15:32 -0700, Jesse Barnes wrote:
> > Randy just informed me that the patch limits are bigger now, so here are the
> > actual patches.
> >
> > This patch allows for proper console unregistration via the VT layer, and
> > updates the FB layer to use it. This makes debugging new console drivers
> > much easier, since you can properly clean them up before unloading.
> > Antonio already checked it out (and suggested a tweak for the fbcon side)
> > so I think it's on its way already via the FB tree.
> >
>
> Jesse,
>
> I already implemented (and tested) selective framebuffer/console
> unregistration in my tree using your patch as a base. I'll send this
> patch to akpm soon.
>
> Geert,
>
> Is this something that you might need for ps3fb? It should address 2 of
> your concerns. The only thing is that you will need
> CONFIG_VT_HW_CONSOLE_BINDING=y. You can default this to 'y' in your
> platform, or select it.

I was going to look at Jesse's patch, but it didn't happen yet.
So yes, I'm definitely interested in your patch! Can you please send it to
linux-fbdev-devel already?

Gr{oetje,eeting}s,

Geert

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