linux-kernel - Re: Why is CONFIG

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Date:   Mon, 30 Dec 2019 19:45:51 -0600
From:   Rob Landley <rob@...dley.net>
To:     Randy Dunlap <rdunlap@...radead.org>, linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: Why is CONFIG_VT forced on?

On 12/30/19 6:59 PM, Randy Dunlap wrote:
> #
> # Character devices
> #
> CONFIG_TTY=y
> # CONFIG_VT is not set
> 
> But first you must set/enable EXPERT.  See the bool prompt.

Wait, the if doesn't _disable_ the symbol? It disables _editability_ of the
symbol, but the symbol can still be on (and displayed) when the if is false?
(Why would...)

Ok. Thanks for pointing that out. Any idea why the menuconfig help text has no
mention of this?

Rob