Re: The buggy APIC of the Abit BP6

[Helge Hafting]

Raphael Manfredi wrote:
> 
> Quoting Robbert Kouprie <[e-mail]> from ml.linux.kernel:
> :BTW, did you get any explanation why this wasn't applied in -ac or main
> :kernel?
> 
> None.
> 
> But I know that this patch is dirty because it attacks a hardware-dependent
> layer from a rather generic one.  This may be why it's rejected.  And it
> may also be completely APIC-BP6 specific.
> 
> I also know is that it works for me. ;-)

I'll try it.  Have you considered resubmitting the patch,
hidden behind a CONFIG_BROKEN_APIC?  That'll keep the code
clean for those with better hardware.

Helge Hafting