[U-Boot] [PATCH] README: Give an explicit example of adding a new board.

Wolfgang Denk wd at denx.de
Tue Nov 17 13:01:46 CET 2009


Dear "Robert P. J. Day",

In message <alpine.LFD.2.00.0911170523040.24840 at localhost> you wrote:
> 
> > > +  First, the new files:
> > > +
> > > +  ./board/ti/beagle/
> > > +      beagle.c
> > > +      beagle.h
> > > +      config.mk
> > > +      Makefile
> > > +  ./include/configs/omap3_beagle.h
> >
> > Most probably the naming convention guys here want some hints about correct
> > directory and config file names ;)
> 
>   just to be clear, i wasn't trying to give methodical directions for
> *how* to add a board, just a summary of what the *end result* might be
> if someone wanted to see them.  so, in a sense, i'm not trying to
> duplicate the instructions for how to add a board, just let people see
> what it ultimately represents.

Then please use an example that does not lead people into doing bad
things.


Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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