On Thu, Sep 08, 2016 at 02:50:37PM +0200, Andreas Färber wrote: > Am 08.09.2016 um 14:04 schrieb Andreas Färber: > > Am 08.09.2016 um 09:53 schrieb Neil Armstrong: > >> This patchset adds a specific compatible string in the Meson SPIFC driver for > >> the Amlogic Meson GXBB SoC. > > > > Any particular reason? We could just reuse the meson6 one since there > > appear to be no code changes so far. > > So Neil is essentially telling me they don't know whether there are any > differences in the IP block, so a separate compatible string was chosen. > > No objection from my side, but a general clarification from device tree > maintainers when and when not to would be appreciated. (+ devicetree) New chip, always define a new compatible. If you think they are the same or are close enough to function with the existing driver, then put both compatible strings in the DT. Rob -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe devicetree" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
