linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH] 2.4: Back-port of pl2303.c from 2.6.24.1

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Date:	Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:02:23 +0100
From:	Willy Tarreau <w@....eu>
To:	David Newall <davidn@...idnewall.com>
Cc:	Greg KH <greg@...ah.com>,
	Linux Kernel Mailing List <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH] 2.4: Back-port of pl2303.c from 2.6.24.1

On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 12:03:50PM +1030, David Newall wrote:
> Greg KH wrote:
> > On Thu, Feb 21, 2008 at 10:00:58PM +0100, Willy Tarreau wrote:
> >   
> >> I too agree to merge, it especially since it fixed several problems
> >> for David. However, I would like to know first if the same problems
> >> also happen with the 2.6 driver or if it is OK. The risk is getting
> >> 2.4 fixed and not 2.6, which could cause regressions for people upgrading
> >> from 2.4 to 2.6. Of course, a regression on a USB-serial adapter is
> >> not dramatic, but it's a general principle to keep in mind that 2.6
> >> should be safe (or at least actively being fixed) when merging driver
> >> changes in 2.4.
> >>     
> >
> > As far as I can tell, this was a backport of the current 2.6 driver, so
> > it should not have fixes that are not already in 2.6.
> >
> > David, is that true?
> >   
> 
> That is true.

OK that's perfect. I will merge it.

Cheers,
Willy

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