> Should we drop support for kernels <2.6.22 in our v4l-dvb repository? > > _: Yes > _: No > > YES (but I would go even further) > > Optional question: > > Why: > The aim should be to bring improvements to the released Linux kernel. The *only* point relevant for both development and testing is the current latest development kernel, currently 2.6.29-rc6. So I would go further : development should be moved to git and support for all previous kernels should be dropped allowing concentration of development resources on making patches which will be applied to the head of the git tree. I think it is completely wrong-headed to have "v4l-dvb" as a thing which can be installed on top of old kernels to add new driver support to old kernels. It is a waste of time to create such a thing, and a drain on resources to support. As for users/testers, the message should be made crystal clear: if you want to try running bleeding-edge code to get the latest support your hardware the first thing to do is upgrade to the latest kernel. It will be easier to communicate with developers who are (or should be!) working on improving the latest development kernel. This is better for everyone : time wasted on backporting and talking about/debugging old kernel issues will be eliminated and drivers will released in the mainline kernels faster. It will also clarify to distros and users where the "coal face" is: new hardware support comes from new kernels, not v4l-dvb or (usually) backports or anything else. Fixes for bugs in last stable kernel (currently 2.6.28.7) should be pushed in if known, but never new features. Distros or those with special commercial reasons can work on backports if they really feel they can justify the use of their time, money and other resources. They are also the only ones who can properly take account of all the userland consequences of making a backport because they see the whole system. Regards, Hans -- Release early, release often. Psssst! Schon vom neuen GMX MultiMessenger gehört? Der kann`s mit allen: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/multimessenger01 -- To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-media" in the body of a message to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html
