Re: [PATCH] Driver core: export platform_device_register_data as aGPL symbol

[Greg KH]

On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 12:05:40PM -0500, Mike Frysinger wrote:
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 11:46, Greg KH wrote:
> > On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 11:41:08AM -0500, Mike Frysinger wrote:
> >> This allows MFD's to register/bind drivers for their sub devices while
> >> still being compiled as a module.
> >
> > Is this a problem that we need to get resolved in .33, or older kernels,
> > or just for .34?
> 
> the functionality is in place now, so it could be used in .33.  but it
> isnt that big of a deal to simply say the mfd core cant be built as a
> module right now.
> 
> so, it'd be nice for .33, but if it's too much hassle, .34 is OK.

Ok, I'll queue it up for .33, as it keeps an in-kernel driver from
working properly now.

thanks,

greg k-h
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