Re: [PATCH v2] i2c: i2c-mxs: Use DMA mode even for small transfers

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Dear Ben Hutchings,

> On Wed, 2013-07-24 at 00:09 -0300, Fabio Estevam wrote:
> > Hi Marek,
> > 
> > On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 12:02 AM, Marek Vasut <marex@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > Yes, the big question is if we want to use this patch or fix the PIO. I
> > > think this one is much less intrusive, so I'd vouch for yours for 3.10
> > > .
> > 
> > Correct. Also according to Documentation/stable_kernel_rules.txt :
> > 
> > "Rules on what kind of patches are accepted, and which ones are not, into
> > the "-stable" tree:
> > 
> > ....
> > 
> >  - It cannot be bigger than 100 lines, with context."
> > 
> > Your PIO fix is really appreciated, but it surpasses 100 lines, so it
> > would be better if we go with this one first so that it can reach
> > 3.10, and then we can use your PIO fix later.
> 
> That one is not a hard and fast rule, but small localised fixes are
> preferred if possible.

Full agreement on this one, let's apply this patch.

Best regards,
Marek Vasut
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