Re: [PATCH 1/2] ARM: Differentiate SheevaPlugs and DockStars on thebasis of the memory size.

From: Nicolas Pitre
Date: Wed Apr 06 2011 - 17:44:47 EST


On Wed, 6 Apr 2011, Alexander Holler wrote:

> It is possible to differentiate a SheevaPlugs and DockStars on the basis
> of the memory size.
>
> This makes it possible to unify both setup files.

No no no !!! This is an abomination!

We are not going to reduce the amount of code under arch/arm/ with such
fragile hacks. This would create an even worse maintenance problem the
day either of those devices is released with more RAM or whatever.


Nicolas
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