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SubjectRe: [PATCH] Stop ARM boards crashing when CUPS is loaded - 2.6.35-rc5
> The best solution is probably for the parport code to go through a
> modernisation cycle like the serial code did, essentially using
> platform devices to pass the base addresses. This would make the
> driver more portable, and eliminates this problem entirely (because
> platforms which don't have parports won't register the platform device(s)
> necessary for parport to even probe illegal addresses.)

This sounds brilliant - when are you going to start? </kidding>

In all seriousness, do you think anyone is likely to undertake this
work anytime soon? I am seeing this problem in a distribution which
is due for release in October. I have no problem implementing a config
change in the meantime, but as you say, a more _correct_ and portable
solution should be sought.





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