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Re: Converting kernel printf() to aprint_*() or log()



In article <20141111181348.GA11385@stishovite>,
Izaak  <yitzhak%inbox.ru@localhost> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I am interested in working on the project to convert kernel printf to
>the appropriate aprint or log function:
>http://wiki.netbsd.org/projects/project/aprint/
>
>There was a short discussion about modifying log(9) in June:
>http://mail-index.netbsd.org/tech-kern/2014/06/16/msg017235.html
>
>Thereafter I posted a message about this, but it was ignored:
>http://mail-index.netbsd.org/tech-kern/2014/06/19/msg017250.html
>
>Anyway, I am willing to do something, but I just need some comments to
>point me in the right direction. If many people depend on those
>functions, then I see no reason to break something without permission.

Well, 

I am not sure if it worth the churn to retire aprint_, but a log_dev()
function would be most welcome for non-autoconfiguration printfs, and
converting the rest of the driver autoconfiguration printfs to aprint_
would also be welcome...

But wait for a few others to chime in.

christos



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