Re: ABI handling for linux-2.6
On Wed, Jun 14, 2006 at 11:37:38PM +0200, Goswin von Brederlow wrote:
> 4) To send a mail to the US gov. due to crypto export regulations.
Only sources.
> An abi change in the kernel is exactly the same as an abi change in
> say mozilla. When the abi changes all modules/plugins have to be
> recompiled. Same thing.
Incorrect. They need a bump also. Rebuilds because of library changes
mostly need none.
> Be aware that "it has always been done that way" comes along with "the
> infrastructure does it that way" and "who will write the patch for
> this". Three very strong arguments that will nock you out. :)
I can disable the complete override check with two lines of code (okay,
this makes it configurable).
Bastian
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