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Re: [Xen-devel] [PATCH][TOOLS] allow the selection of blktap and firmwar

To: Jimi Xenidis <jimix@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <xen-devel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Xen-devel] [PATCH][TOOLS] allow the selection of blktap and firmware thru config files
From: Keir Fraser <Keir.Fraser@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 09 Aug 2006 10:41:33 +0100
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On 8/8/06 6:23 pm, "Jimi Xenidis" <jimix@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> The following patch enables blktap and firmware using config
> variables.
> Specific issues are with POWERPC:
>   1) does not require firmware build

The firmware is quite definitely x86-specific. May as well make the build
dependent on CONFIG_X86 rather than introduce another config variable.

>   2) nasty build break in libaio

Shouldn't you fix that instead of skirting the issue? :-)

 -- Keir



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