[openib-general] [PATCH] gen2: Only include CM and DM client in kernel build when needed

Roland Dreier roland.list at gmail.com
Sun Aug 8 09:20:45 PDT 2004


> > Also I'd like to get opinions on whether this level of configurability
> > should always be exposed or if it should be hidden unless the user
> > selects CONFIG_EMBEDDED.

> Is that because it changes the kernel size in a minor way so is not
> worth whether it is in or out ?

Yes, and also most users don't want to have to decide whether or not to
build things like the CM or the DM client.  In fact most users probably
won't even know enough about IB to be able to make an informed choice.
So it might be better to hide the choice unless the user really cares.

 - R.



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