Re: [PATCH] Summit support for 2.5 - now with subarch! [0/5]

[Greg KH]

On Mon, Oct 14, 2002 at 03:27:28PM -0700, Martin J. Bligh wrote:
> 
> There is an x86_summit switch variable which is needed because
> distributions want the same kernel to boot on Summit as other platforms. For
> most people, just leaving CONFIG_X86_SUMMIT turned off will give them
> exactly the same code as they had before, with no switching. Alan wanted
> it to work this way to make debugging easier, and simplify the common case.

I don't really agree with this switch variable, but if you and James are
willing to duplicate all of the code... :)

Other than that, the patches look nice.  _Very_ nice compared to the
original ones, good job.

thanks,

greg k-h