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Big changes at v4l-dvb make internal working

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Big changes at v4l-dvb make internal working
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<p>Previously, tree building were based on Make.config. This file contained
all compiling stuff. Also, v4l/Makefile contained all drivers that
should be compiled, replicating the rules of all other Makefiles under
linux. 
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Now, make will rely on linux/*/Makefile to compile the modules. This
approach allows usage of Kconfig files, allowing partial compilations.
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Newer makefile commands introduced:
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<b>make allmodconfig</b> - Selects all stuff to be compiled as module;
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<b>make config</b> - Selects packages via text interface;
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<b>make xconfig</b> - Selects packages via qt interface;
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<b>make gconfig</b> - selects packages via gtk interface.
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For config, xconfig and gconfig to be used, those scripts needs to be
previously compiled at kernel. So, user needs to use those commands
previously at kernel tree.
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just <b>make all</b> will run allmodconfig before make all.
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Also something new at this approach: versions.txt file were added. This
file identifies the minimal kernel version supported by each file. It
will allow easier working when backporting to an specific version.
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We should add to v4l-dvb tree soon all other V4L/DVB supported drivers
already at kernel, but not present on our tree. Those will be compatible
only with the latest version for now. Backport patches are always
welcome.
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Cheers,<br>
Mauro.
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