> > 2) The tested condition inb(dma_base+0x02)&1 is valid if the
> > device doing the DMA reported an error status. Only if the
> > device reports success is there an indication of the "4 byte shift".
>
> True
This condition is easy to test, right? My patch tested for
OK_STAT (GET_STAT(), DRIVE_READY, BAD_STAT)
Why not put that in the code?
Martin
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