Re: [PATCH 1/7] char/mei: PCI device and char driver support.

From: Alan Cox
Date: Tue Mar 22 2011 - 18:17:28 EST


> * In the PCI probe function, create a misc character device for
> every instance you find behind each device. Remove the global
> variables and constants.

The current code is complex and could be a ton simpler *but* don't
abuse misc devices when you have one per PCI instance please.

Alan (Miscdevice police)
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