Hey,
On 29 Mar 2003, Jeremy Jackson wrote:
> Hello IDE people,
>
> I'd like to get input from everyone involved in drivers/ide/ on the
> current development process.
>
> I would like to know what code is kept in sync between 2.4/2.5
> (2.2/2.0?). This way I can start by understanding what is already being
> done. This is related to the recent "hdparm and removable IDE?" thread
> on LKML.
>
> I would like to start by declaring ide_hwifs[] static, and removing the
> extern ide_hwifs from ide.h. all references to ide_hwifs[] will be
> converted to macros and/or access method functions, that return a
> pointer to a particular ide_hwifs_t. for_each_hwif() and replacements
> for whatever else is in use will be provided as well, initially just
> doing the same thing that is done now, ie iterating through ide_hwifs[].
Yes, I've been thinking about this recently and I think this is the way to
go.
> There's more to my plan, that's just to get the discussion going. I
> will only address what can be easily merged into all currently supported
> kernel trees, I just need to know what they are.
If it will be merged any time soon you may call yourself lucky :-).
> by creating a new file ide-kernel.[ch], and moving the ide_hwifs[] and
> accessor functions to it, each kernel tree can implement it differently
> without complicating backports for the common stuff. Initially the
> changes will *not* alter any behaviour, just jockeying stuff into place
You should just commit changes to 2.5 and later port it to 2.4.
> to make that painless when the time comes. (think about it: if the
> access methods return pointers, who's going to notice when ide_hwifs[]
> is replaced with a linked list?)
Yep, but probably there will be some problems in transition.
> My motivation: I'd *really* like to be able to sell entry level PC
> servers with hotswap raid1. I'm not in a hurry, baby steps are ok, I
> just want to get the ball rolling. It's all negotiable. I'm no expert
> here.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jeremy
> --
> Jeremy Jackson <jerj@coplanar.net>
Regards
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