Hi folks,
> > trying to port my own application using i2c 2.6.1 interface version
> > to i2c 2.9.0 version i got two compile errors, both referring to
> > changes been done in struct i2c_adapter in i2c.h file:
> > problem # 1:
> > struct i2c_adapter {
> > - struct semaphore lock;
> > was replaced by
> > + struct semaphore bus;
> > + struct semaphore list;
> > problem # 2:
> > - int client_count;
> > has been deleted completely
> > }
> >
> > can you please explain to me what were those fields original
> > intention, why did you apply the changes, and most important - what
> > should i do in order to overcome the problems resulting from those
> > changes.
>
> they have to do with locking.
> the i2c and sensors CHANGES documents provide some background, you
> can see more information from the cvs logs.
> The best way to fix it is to diff a similar driver from 2.6.1 to 2.9.0
> and that will show you what changes you have to make.
This probably won't help. These members are used by i2c-core only, other
drivers should NOT use them. If Ron's driver broke, I suspect it is
using them, but really shouldn't.
--
Jean Delvare
