Messages in this thread | | | From | "Manfred Spraul" <> | Subject | Re: bug database braindump from the kernel summit | Date | Sun, 1 Apr 2001 23:48:56 +0200 |
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From: "Jeff Garzik" <jgarzik@mandrakesoft.com> > > /proc/pci data alone with every bug report is usually invaluable.
Even if the bug is a compile error?
E.g. BUG REPORT (a real one, I didn't have the time yet to post a patch): kernel versions: tested with 2.4.2-ac24, afaics 2.4.3 is also affected Description: Several config options are missing in the 'if' at the end of linux/drivers/net/pcmcia/Config.in. This means that CONFIG_PCMCIA_NETCARD is not set, and then (iirc) the kernel won't link.
CONFIG_ARCNET_COM20020_CS CONFIG_PCMCIA_HERMES CONFIG_AIRONET4500_CS CONFIG_PCMCIA_IBMTR are missing.
Obviously too much data doesn't hurt, as long as * it's hidden somewhere deep in a database, clearly separated from the important parts (if there is an oops: decoded oops, description, how easy is it to trigger the bug, steps to reproduce) * very easy for the bug reporter to collect. * not mandatory.
-- Manfred
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