Re: [PATCH RFC v2 68/70] MIPS: kernel: elf: Improve the overall ABI and FPU mode checks

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On Mon, Jan 19, 2015 at 12:17:27PM +0000, Markos Chandras wrote:
> > Is it worth updating the CONFIG_MIPS_O32_FP64_SUPPORT option to no longer
> > be experimental and also default on? This option could then guard the new
> > logic from this patch as a safety measure. Once the code has been proven
> > I'd suggest removing the option and making the code unconditional.
> 
> Paul?
> 
> Initially thought of having 32-bit R6 select this symbol but then I
> dropped it. But maybe it make sense now?

Personally I'd rather leave it default to off until it gets through a
release cycle without any complaints. Perhaps having r6 select it, or
"default y if CONFIG_CPU_MIPSR6" would make sense though, given that you
won't be able to use the FPU for r6 userland without it.

Paul





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