Re: ABI handling for linux-2.6
Bastian Blank <waldi@debian.org> writes:
> On Wed, Jun 14, 2006 at 11:37:38PM +0200, Goswin von Brederlow wrote:
>> 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.
Ok, not all the time. Library changes can propagate through a series
of libs though creating a series of name changes. Just like with the
kernel, just not so regular.
>> 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).
Specific to kernels? And how many chars per line? :)
> Bastian
MfG
Goswin
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