Hello ~Randy,
On Tue, 04 Apr 2000, Dunlap, Randy wrote:
> Hi Reid,
>
> I've had many of these same thoughts,
> such as plug/unplug just to make sure that the
> devices don't crash the system, that they are
> recognized and parsed succesfully (if not more
> than this), and even the part about the first
> time there it will be more of a novelty.
>
> I would also like to try to use this opportunity
> to make some contacts with USB device vendors
> to try to educate them (more) about Linux,
> get specs for proprietary devices, etc.
Plug-Fest is a great place for making contacts - lots of people
roaming around in a pretty casual atmosphere.
>
> So you are proposing that NetChip provide a
> suite (room) for a Linux host system.
> The Linux-USB project (or someone or some
> other company) would need to provide 1-2 Linux
> systems and hubs and developer expertise, right?
Exactly. You'd be sharing our suite. We usually have at least
our host-to-host connector set up (I don't think we've got
anything else in the pipe for the next one), but there should be
enough space for a linux system or two. Unless you plan on
setting the hosts up differently, I'd suggest just one, with
perhaps a spare in the back room.
I think the first time (at least) should be an informal situation
so that the linux system would be something that devices could
plug into if they have time and they want to see what happens. I
imagine most will be curious. After all, these are mostly
engineers.
Ultimately, if linux wants to become a formal part of the
compliance workshop, it should probably have its own suite. But
that can be worked out later.
The way it works is each device is scheduled for 1/2 hour at each
suite (host). If the test goes smoothly, it rarely takes more
than 10 minutes to check everything out. Our priority would have
to be for our host-to-host, but any extra time could be spent with
the linux connection. And of course, they can schedule extra time
later if that can be worked out.
>
> Greg K-H is interested in defining some criteria
> for Linux-USB compliance testing. We'll need to
> help him out with this so that we can know what/how
> we are testing USB devices on Linux.
For Plug-Fest, it'd be great to have some kind of script to
automatically log the results. There tends to be a lot of
information flying around, it can be hard to keep track.
>
> I'm available to be there and help with this,
> assuming that there are no other conflicts,
> like LinuxWorld Conference/Expo. I would like
> to see 2-3 of us there if that's OK.
That'd be fine. The hardware probably only needs one baby-sitter
at a time. Anyone else will be free to roam and make contacts, or
to kibitz.
>
> LWCE is scheduled for Aug. 14-17, 2000, in San Jose,
> CA. The next domestic USB-IF PlugFest is tentatively
> scheduled around that same time AFAIK.
Hmmm, I don't see a date posted at usb.org yet, but it's probably
around that time...
>
> And thanks for your offer, Reid.
You're welcome. I hope we can make this happen. I think it'd be
a real plus for everybody.
Regards,
reid
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