linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH 0/2] spi: meson: Add Amlogic GXBB compatible

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Date:   Thu, 8 Sep 2016 14:50:37 +0200
From:   Andreas Färber <afaerber@...e.de>
To:     Neil Armstrong <narmstrong@...libre.com>
Cc:     khilman@...libre.com, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org,
        linux-spi@...r.kernel.org, broonie@...nel.org, carlo@...one.org,
        linux-amlogic@...ts.infradead.org,
        linux-arm-kernel@...ts.infradead.org,
        devicetree <devicetree@...r.kernel.org>
Subject: Re: [PATCH 0/2] spi: meson: Add Amlogic GXBB compatible

Am 08.09.2016 um 14:04 schrieb Andreas Färber:
> Am 08.09.2016 um 09:53 schrieb Neil Armstrong:
>> This patchset adds a specific compatible string in the Meson SPIFC driver for
>> the Amlogic Meson GXBB SoC.
> 
> Any particular reason? We could just reuse the meson6 one since there
> appear to be no code changes so far.

So Neil is essentially telling me they don't know whether there are any
differences in the IP block, so a separate compatible string was chosen.

No objection from my side, but a general clarification from device tree
maintainers when and when not to would be appreciated. (+ devicetree)

Cheers,
Andreas

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