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SubjectRe: [discuss] [PATCH] Move HPET options from top level, enable HPET_TIMER prompt
On Fri, Jan 28, 2005 at 11:55:13AM -0500, Pavel Roskin wrote:
> Hello!
>
> "make menuconfig" for x86_64 looks somewhat funky:
>
> [ ] Provide RTC interrupt (NEW)

I will move that thanks.

> Code maturity level options --->
> General setup --->
> ...
>
> I believe all x86_64 specific options for HPET timer should be moved to
> the "Processor type and features" menu. That's where they are located for
> i386. There are two such options - HPET_TIMER and HPET_EMULATE_RTC.
>
> Also, there is no prompt for HPET_TIMER, so it's always set. However, the
> help text ends with "If unsure, say Y". Kind of pointless, isn't it? I
> enabled the prompt and deselected HPET_TIMER. The kernel compiled and
> booted just fine. Kernel messages don't indicate that HPET is used, but
> they said so when HPET_TIMER was enabled.

I prefer to keep it always enabled.

-Andi
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