Re: [linuxsh-dev] Some modifications to the kernel in the CVS

[NIIBE Y. <gn...@ch...>]

Mitch Davis wrote:
 > The CPU core is the same, so no need for a new CPU type.  But
 > the available peripherals depend very much on what CPU/companion
 > chip you're using.  Being able to select this would be a useful
 > filter of configurable options.
 > 
 > Is this what you mean?

Yes.  Thanks much, for explaining with good wording.

We should keep in mind that people may need to omit some drivers from
the kernel, in some situation (say, using modules, or let kernel run
on small memory).  So, selecting "7707" should not be final selection,
it should not force people to include all the hardware driver.  It
would be good if things go like this:

    (a) Selecting "7707" set some defalults (about CPU core, drivers).
    (b) After that, people can select which drivers are needed.
	That is, can override the selection of (a).
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