Re: Inter-driver #if dependencies

[Paul Goyette <paul%vps1.whooppee.com@localhost>]

On Mon, 18 May 2015, Antti Kantee wrote:

> > If you've actually got some constructive feedback on my suggestion,
> > please provide it.
>
> Is giving pointers to related use cases that you're in your own words not 
> aware of not constructive?

Not nearly as useful as the other replies.  Yes, I am now aware of an 
additional use-case, one which greatly exceeds my ability to solve.  (I 
have dipped my toes into the scsi waters before, and quickly withdrew. 
I know when I am over my head....)

> "If you want to solve the problem just for one driver cluster, that's more 
> than fine".  In other words, if you don't want to spend effort on a general 
> solution, implement what you need privately in pcppi land. Everyone still 
> wins and will be thankful your efforts, unlike in the event of a haphazardly 
> researched autoconf interface.  There's no need to start making a list of 
> things that you're not willing to do.

No-one benefits if I "implement what [I] need privately..."

Please consider this exchange (between you and me) to be finished.



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