Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 29 May 2006 09:13:50 +1000 | From | "Dave Airlie" <> | Subject | Re: OpenGL-based framebuffer concepts |
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> > For a specific DRM chip there are currently four modules: > > fbdev-core > > fbdev-chip depends on fbdev-core > > drm-core > > drm-chip depends on drm-core > > RIght now drm and fbdev can be loaded independently. > > > > I would always keep fbdev-core and drm-core as separate modules. But > > drm-core may become dependent on fbdev-core.
I've already pointed out to Jon the problems with this approach on numerous occasions and to be honest do not have the time to do so again,
I will not accept patches to make DRM drivers rely on fbdev drivers in the kernel for many many many reasons, two quick ones :
a) we don't always have a fully functional fbdev driver, see intel fb drivers. b) loading fbdev drivers breaks X in a lot of cases, we need to be a bit more careful. c) Lots of distros don't use fbdev drivers, forcing this on them to use drm isn't an option.
should I go on?
I've made suggestions I've given you patches that start the work, I'm going to finish that work, but I've no timeline, I'd hope at KS/OLS this year to do it..
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