RE: [PATCH v2 1/3] mfd: add lp8788 mfd driver

From: Kim, Milo
Date: Fri Aug 10 2012 - 03:23:38 EST


> > Patch v2.
> > (a) For interrupt handling, use generic irq rather than irq-domain
>
> This seems like a very substantial step backwards, why make this change?
> Using irqdomain solves a bunch of problems, especially around virq
> allocation, and is where we want all drivers to go longer term.

Yes, you're right.
I moved it to old concept because I have to figure out the irq domain,
especially device tree interface.
I'm still not clear.

For the phased development, my plan is
1) submitting lp8788 driver with generic irq
2) patch for supporting irq domain later

Best Regards,
Milo




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