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From:   Linus Walleij <linus.walleij@linaro.org>
Date:   Wed, 25 Oct 2023 21:52:24 +0200
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On Tue, Oct 24, 2023 at 9:03=E2=80=AFPM Russell King (Oracle)
<linux@armlinux.org.uk> wrote:

> If we can't fix up all platforms, doesn't that make the YAML
> conversion harder?

It does. I'm scouting some possible routes. I'm leaning toward
introducing extra compatibles to use as markers for special node
name rules.

> You've asked me to test the Clearfog GT-8k change - which is something
> that won't happen for a while as I don't have the hardware to hand at
> my current location, nor remotely.

No hurry. These bindings have been sitting unconverted for some time
and all driving it now is my need for formalization and that can wait.

> What I can do is poke about in the u-boot sources I have for that
> board and see# whether it's doing anything with those node paths. Off
> the top of my# head, given what the board is, I think it's highly
> unlikely though,# but I will check - possibly tomorrow.

Thanks Russell, much appreciated!

Yours,
Linus Walleij