On 14 June 2015 at 02:44, David Härdeman <david@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > One idea that I've had in the back of my head for a long time is to use the > "flags" member of "struct rc_keymap_entry" in the new EVIOC[GS]KEYCODE_V2 > ioctl variant (see http://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-media/msg88452.html). > > If a RC_POWERON flag was defined, it could be used for that purpose... > Ooh, that approach would indeed provide a cleaner api for setting the wakeup scancode. I like the idea though I haven't really had the chance to try it out. > ... >> >> I'm sorry that the encoding functionality clashes with your intentions >> of improving the rc-core. I guess Mauro likes encoders more than >> improving rc-core fundamentals :) >> Kidding aside the fact that this series got merged might suggest that >> you and Mauro don't necessarily share the same views about the future >> and possible api breaks of rc-core. > > > If you've followed the development of rc-core during the last few years it > should be pretty clear that Mauro has little to no long-term plan, > understanding of the current issues or willingness to fix them. I wouldn't > read too much into the fact that the code was merged. > >> Tell you what, I'll agree to reverting the series. In exchange I would >> hope that you and Mauro mutually agree and let me know on: >> - What are the issues that need to be fixed in the encoding series >> prefarably with how to fix them (e.g. module load order ambiquity, >> whether a new api is needed, or switching to a more limited >> functionality is desired like you suggested then so be it etc.) >> - When is a good chance to re-submit the series (e.g. after >> ioctl/scancode/whatever api break is done or some pending series is >> merged or some other core refactoring work is finished etc.) >> >> Deal? > > > Mauro....wake up? I hope you're not planning to push the current code > upstream??? > Yeah, I'm also inclined to target for a longer term solution with this so the current patches can be reverted. I think I now also have enough information to go and respin the patches to utilize the new EVIOCSKEYCODE_V2 if and when that gets included in the rc-core. -- Antti -- 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
