RE: Intersting question - Porting the Kernel

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> On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:07:02 -0400
> "Tony Mouawad" <tonym.ace@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
>> I'm just looking for opinions on this one.  If you were approached to
>> upgrade the Linux Kernel for a specific architecture from v2.6.10 to
>> 2.6.22, how long would you guess it would take one person to
>>  complete? Keep in mind that this "unknown" specific architecture
>> has only been ported to v2.6.10 a few years ago.  I'm only looking
>> for opinions. 
> 
> Depending on the quality of the code, whether it is a whole
> arch/ directory or a sub-architecture and driver/bus details,
> it could take anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months.
> 
AND it will also depend on the tools available .... a JTAG debugger such as BDI2000 will surely cut down on the time.

Thanks,

Rajat

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