[ltp] patch rollup for 2.6.20

azazello linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:18:00 -0400


> What is with hotswapping for T60 (no other here to test, but i will try
> to include more, if information and testing provided by someone).
> Which is the nicest way currently (ahci or piix)?

Hotswapping should now work with mainline if you use libata (which works 
with pata). Thinkpad wiki has all the info you need.

Granted libata pata support is marked EXPERIMENTAL, but it's rock solid 
for me and I bet it's way more robust and just as well tested as the old 
pata driver anyway.

-az