Re: [PATCH v6 3/3] arm: dts: altera: add Draeger M48 CPU Module

From: Krzysztof Kozlowski

Date: Mon Sep 21 2026 - 10:32:40 EST


On 21/09/2026 11:06, Petko Manolov wrote:
> On 26-09-20 11:52:36, Krzysztof Kozlowski wrote:
>> On 20/09/2026 09:59, Petko Manolov wrote:
>>> On 26-09-18 13:57:22, Krzysztof Kozlowski wrote:
>>>> On Thu, Sep 17, 2026 at 07:31:56PM +0300, Petko Manolov wrote:
>>>>> Draeger M48 CPU Module that is built around Altera SoCFPGA.
>>>>
>>>> How can you run a CPU module alone? To my knowledge there is only one such
>>>> case, only one exception, and it was explained by the authors. If this is
>>>> second, I already asked you to properly explain the hardware in commit msg.
>>>
>>> I've described the board/carrier/module/whatever in the cover letter. When i
>>
>> Cover letters do not matter. We don't read them and they usually do not end up
>> in the git history. Your commit must stand on its own, not rely on cover
>> letter.
>
> Fair enough. Shall i drop cover letters entirely?

No, they have their own purpose, but not documenting what is the purpose
of commit.

>
>>> put the same text in the commit message Sashiko rejected the patch on the
>>> grounds that there should be just one CPU architecture there. But there are
>>> two.
>>
>> Sashiko cannot reject a patch. Does not have such abilities nor power.
>
> It does influence your decisions, though.
>
>> Regardless its comment was right - your description was between incomplete to
>> confusing.
>
> You do realize your comments mostly criticize, but do very little to actually
> help resolve the issues, don't you?

I gave you already precise expectation 10 days ago, which you ignored
and repeated "what shall I do". I expect explanation of the hardware in
the commit msg, especially the non-obvious things.

"Your commit msgs for bindings and DTS should explain the hardware..."

Best regards,
Krzysztof