On 07/25/2014 11:13 AM, Nick Krause wrote: > On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 11:09 PM, Chen Gang <gang.chen.5i5j@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> >> >> On 07/25/2014 10:53 AM, Nick Krause wrote: >>> On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 10:47 PM, Chen Gang <gang.chen.5i5j@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> On 07/25/2014 10:20 AM, Nick Krause wrote: >>>>> On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 10:15 PM, Chen Gang <gang.chen.5i5j@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Excuse me, I did not see the patch details, but I guess it is about >>>>>> whether welcome a new member to upstream kernel. For me, I have 3 ideas >>>>>> about it if I am a newbie or a normal kernel developer: >>>>>> >>>>>> - Do I have enough basic skills for it? >>>>>> >>>>>> - Do I developed one or more another real world projects with C? >>>>>> (they are successful projects -- at least, not failure projects) >>>>>> >>>>>> - Can I construct related develop environments to support what I do? >>>>>> (e.g. building and testing for upstream kernel) >>>>>> >>>>>> - Am I familiar the basic working flow about kernel mailing list. >>>>>> (e.g. format-patch, sending patch, email client configuration...). >>>>>> >>>>>> - Do I have a correct attitude on it? >>>>>> >>>>>> - Am I careful enough? >>>>>> (e.g. if find some details may doubt, try to check and clear them) >>>>>> (it is always neccessary for all patches) >>>>>> >>>>>> - Am I try my best for it? >>>>>> (e.g. when finish coding, try what I can do: build, run and test). >>>>>> (it is neccessary for most cases) >>>>>> >>>>>> - Do I have negative effect with others? >>>>>> (e.g. discourage the newbies, or send spam to other members ...). >>>>>> (need always try to avoid) >>>>>> >>>>>> - Do I really love programming, also love open source kernel? >>>>>> >>>>>> - Do I love it, or I have to do it for another reason? >>>>>> (I guess, most of gmail members in open source, love programming). >>>>>> >>>>>> - Do I still love programming if I am discouraged by any members? >>>>>> >>>>>> - Do I still love open source kernel if discouraged by any members? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> I have most of these skills other then developing real projects in C with other >>>>> developers as other then the kernel I don't have must interest in C outside >>>>> of embedded programming. >>>> >>>> OK, thanks. If what you said is true, for me, if you will, please still >>>> continue for open source kernel, but really need be more careful about >>>> the patch you made before send to open mailing list. >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks. >>>> -- >>>> Chen Gang >>>> >>>> Open, share, and attitude like air, water, and life which God blessed >>> >>> Chen , >>> Thanks for helping me out here :). The true through is I don't known how to >>> build test correctly as a newb and thought it was better just to avoid it(stupid >>> me). I would like to known how to do this and if there is any way I can help you >>> guys out , please let me known :). I don't want to be avoided I am honestly here >>> to help make your life easier. >> >> Excuse me, my English is not quite well, I do not understand what you >> said, I guess your meaning is "not familiar with how to build and test >> upstream kernel" If what I guess is incorrect, please let me know. >> >> There are some books or some related web links for building and test >> kernel, they are not quite difficult to get (please google search). >> >> I guess, it is necessary to reference these information and construct >> related develop environments to support what you want to do next. >> >> >> By the way, excuse me, today I have to do some other things firstly, so >> maybe my next email reply will be late (may tomorrow, or the day after >> tomorrow). >> >> >> Thanks. >> -- >> Chen Gang >> >> Open, share, and attitude like air, water, and life which God blessed > > That's what I meant. If you can sent me a link to how to do build testing > that would be great :). Please read README at the root directory of kernel source, also "./Documents" contents many valuable information. And try google search for additional information. Try to accomplish them by yourself, that will let yourself improved with efficiency. Thanks. -- Chen Gang Open, share, and attitude like air, water, and life which God blessed _______________________________________________ devel mailing list devel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://driverdev.linuxdriverproject.org/mailman/listinfo/driverdev-devel
