Re: [discuss] [PATCH] Move HPET options from top level, enable HPET_TIMER prompt

[Andi Kleen]

On Fri, Jan 28, 2005 at 11:55:13AM -0500, Pavel Roskin wrote:
> Hello!
> 
> "make menuconfig" for x86_64 looks somewhat funky:
> 
> [ ] Provide RTC interrupt (NEW)

I will move that thanks.

>     Code maturity level options  --->
>     General setup  --->
> ...
> 
> I believe all x86_64 specific options for HPET timer should be moved to 
> the "Processor type and features" menu.  That's where they are located for 
> i386.  There are two such options - HPET_TIMER and HPET_EMULATE_RTC.
> 
> Also, there is no prompt for HPET_TIMER, so it's always set.  However, the 
> help text ends with "If unsure, say Y".  Kind of pointless, isn't it?  I 
> enabled the prompt and deselected HPET_TIMER.  The kernel compiled and 
> booted just fine.  Kernel messages don't indicate that HPET is used, but 
> they said so when HPET_TIMER was enabled.

I prefer to keep it always enabled.

-Andi
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