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Message-ID: <20090506145626.GC3478@suse.de>
Date:	Wed, 6 May 2009 07:56:26 -0700
From:	Greg KH <gregkh@...e.de>
To:	prashant@...san.com
Cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: New MIPI driver integration to linux kernel

On Wed, May 06, 2009 at 03:38:29PM +0530, prashant@...san.com wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> We are exploring options to integrate a new driver based on MIPI
> alliances protocols such as SLIMbus, HSI etc into the linux kernel. We
> have done all validation / compliance based on the guidelines provided
> in the kernel source (Documentation/Submittingdrivers).
> 
> I want greater details on how to submit a new driver for inclusion in
> the linux kernel. I have following queries:
> 
> 1. Who can I contact (xxx) to help me integrate the new driver to the
> kernel?

I'd be glad to help out.

> 2. Do I need to send the source code to xxx, who integrates it to the
> kernel or do I need to send a patch for the kernel to xxx?

If you have patches, that's the best way.

> 3. Since we need to add a new folder in the drivers/<subsystem> - Will
> it require some permission from the linux community?

Not really "permission", just an agreement that you really do need a new
directory is all that is needed.

Just post your patches here and we can review it and take it from there.

thanks,

greg k-h
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