Re: Question about gadget driver PID and VID

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On Wed, 27 May 2009, Shen, Xiaochen wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I have a question about gadget driver PID and VID. Need I apply a
> PID/VID if I will develop a new gadget driver in future? If it is a
> MUST, what is the process I should follow?

For your own private use you do not need a VID and PID.  But for public 
use (such as submitting your driver for inclusion in the kernel) you 
do.

> I noticed that the PID/VIDs of existed USB gadget drivers are mostly
> donated by NetChip or Grey Innovation. I wonder if we have a clear
> policy for the new gadget drivers.

New gadget drivers use the Linux Foundation's VID: 0x1d6b.  PID codes 
are assigned by Greg KH or Dave Brownell.

Alan Stern

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