Laurent Pinchart wrote:

<snip>

> linux-tv.org Mercurial trees contain a copy of the whole v4l/dvb subsystem. 
> The main implication would be that, to use the latest uvcvideo driver instead 
> of the one shipped with your kernel, you will have to install the v4l core 
> module from the Mercurial tree along with the uvcvideo module, instead of the 
> uvcvideo module only as you do now.

Could you expand on why the v4l core module would also be required?

> I would expect the number of SVN checkouts to have dropped over the last 3 
> monts, but Berlios doesn't provide such statistics. I'm thus asking your 
> opinion : should I switch the Linux UVC driver to a Mercurial tree ?
> 
> Pros:
>  - The driver will be hosted along most other video-related kernel projects
>  - An important part of the compatibility code (uvc_compat.h and various 
> #ifdef's around the source) can be dropped, as the source tree contains the 
> latest v4l core source.

That answers my questions above, I think? I think that would be a con
for those of use who backport to older kernels.

<snip>

> What's your opinion ? Is someone strongly opposed to the switch ? If so 
> please 
> state your reasons. All constructive opinions are welcome.

I guess I would be opposed for teh reson above, but I'm probably a very
small minority!

Cheers

Darren

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