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Re: [RFC 00/19] wilc: added driver for wilc module

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Ajay Singh <ajay.kathat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> This patch set contains the driver files from 'driver/staging/wilc1000'.
> Renamed the driver from 'wilc1000' to 'wilc' to have generic name, as
> the same driver will be used by other wilc family members.

I'm worried that the name 'wilc' is just too generic, I liked the
original name wilc1000 much more. Quite often when we have a new
generation of wireless devices there's also a new driver, so in the long
run I'm worried that a generic name like 'wilc' could be a source of
confusion. I think it's much smaller problem if 'wilc1000' (the driver)
also supports wilc3000 (the device), people are already used to that.
And if there's ever a need for a new driver, you can call it 'wilc4000'
or whatever.

For example, I think good driver names are like 'mt76' or 'rtw88'
(currently under review).

-- 
Kalle Valo



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