linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH 0/2] lan78xx: Remove trailing underscores from macros

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Date:   Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:18:42 -0700
From:   Joe Perches <joe@...ches.com>
To:     Woojung.Huh@...rochip.com, netdev@...r.kernel.org,
        linux-usb@...r.kernel.org
Cc:     f.fainelli@...il.com, UNGLinuxDriver@...rochip.com,
        linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: [PATCH 0/2] lan78xx: Remove trailing underscores from macros

On Tue, 2016-09-06 at 23:19 +0000, Woojung.Huh@...rochip.com wrote:
> > Joe Perches (2):
> >   lan78xx: Remove locally defined trailing underscores from defines and uses
> >   microchipphy.h and uses: Remove trailing underscores from defines and
> > uses
> > 
> >  drivers/net/phy/microchip.c  |    4 +-
> >  drivers/net/usb/lan78xx.c    |  368 +++++++--------
> >  drivers/net/usb/lan78xx.h    | 1068 +++++++++++++++++++++-----------------
> > ----
> >  include/linux/microchipphy.h |   72 +--
> >  4 files changed, 756 insertions(+), 756 deletions(-)
> 
> 
> Because there is no specific rule how to name defines, I'm not sure it is worth to change 1000+ lines.
> It may be better to set guideline for new submissions.
> 
> Welcome any comments.

Generally, more conforming to norms is better.
These FOO_ uses are non-conforming.

Is there anything other than a one-time cost
to apply these?  Is the same code used for
other platforms?