linux-kernel - Re: [linux-sunxi] [PATCH 2/3] spidev: Add DT binding example.

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Message-ID: <CAOMqctRTFgnVEKDAx4roMcGOeGV35Dyz7oOsOa4jC-MKr9_xXg@mail.gmail.com>
Date:	Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:52:54 +0200
From:	Michal Suchanek <hramrach@...il.com>
To:	"Eric D." <eric.dillmann@...il.com>
Cc:	linux-sunxi <linux-sunxi@...glegroups.com>,
	Jonathan Corbet <corbet@....net>,
	Hans de Goede <hdegoede@...hat.com>,
	Mark Brown <broonie@...nel.org>,
	Linux Kernel Mailing List <linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org>,
	Maxime Ripard <maxime.ripard@...e-electrons.com>,
	linux-spi <linux-spi@...r.kernel.org>,
	Martin Sperl <kernel@...tin.sperl.org>
Subject: Re: [linux-sunxi] [PATCH 2/3] spidev: Add DT binding example.

On 28 April 2015 at 14:15, Eric D. <eric.dillmann@...il.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'am a mainline linux user of A20 (bananapi). I'am currently running a
> debian jessie with latest mainline kernel (4.0.0+).
> I have a project of home automation, based on nrfl04+ spi driven wireless
> chip.
> I was just seeking a way to make spidev device appear under mainline kernel
> and found this thread.
> Could someone explain the right way to do this ?

There is no approved RightWay(tm).

However, you can use this patch:

https://lkml.org/lkml/2014/4/28/612

which is probably the least controversial way for now.

The example at the start of the thread also works but is
CertainlyNotApprovedWay(tm).

HTH

Michal
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