[oe] [PATCH] linux_2.6.29.bb: update to kernel 2.6.29.6

[Vitus Jensen]

On Fri, 11 Dec 2009, Khem Raj wrote:

> On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 11:59 PM, Vitus Jensen <vjensen at gmx.de> wrote:
>>
>> Version 2.6.29 fails on arch powerpc because of a syntax error.  See
>> http://lkml.indiana.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0906.1/00867.html
>>
...


> Although your patch seems technically correct except missing
> checksum.ini entry.

The checksum for patch-2.6.29.6 is already in git.  No idea why, a quick 
grep shows no reference, but it's there.

> There was concern amongst devs in the past about handing minor releases 
> of kernel. Should it be added as a patch on top of base release or 
> should they be added as separate recipes. There were opinions on both 
> sides I am not sure what the outcome was.

As I see it the majority of linux*.bb use the patch approach.  Especially 
those not naming a certain hardware in their filename.  My first patch 
used the download of the complete 2.6.29.6 kernel but I had the 
feeling that I should rename the recipe in this case.  Which may lead to 
different PREFERRED_VERSIONs elsewhere.

With the patch approach everything is in the recipe and if some machine 
doesn't like the patch it may use SCR_URI_xxx magic to disable it there.

Vitus

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