On Thu, Aug 17, 2023 at 03:42:02PM +0000, David Laight wrote: > > Attempting to keep kernel code outside of the kernel tree is, on > > purpose, very expensive in time and resources. The very simple way to > > solve this is to get your drivers merged properly into the mainline > > kernel tree. > > I've got some of those, you really wouldn't want them. I would argue we do, but if you want to spend the extra time and money keeping them out of the kernel, that's your choice to make. > They are audio/telephony drivers for some very specific hardware. As are almost all drivers in the kernel. Your hardware is special and unique, just like all others :) thanks, greg k-h