kernel/linux.git/drivers/char/vt.c, branch linux-2.6.18.y

[PATCH] vt: Decrement ref count of the VT backend on deallocation

2006-07-03T22:26:59+00:00

When a VT is newly allocated, the module reference count of the backend will be incremented. This should be balanced by a module_put() when this VT is deallocated. Signed-off-by: Antonino Daplas Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds

Remove obsolete #include

2006-06-30T17:25:36+00:00

Signed-off-by: Jörn Engel Signed-off-by: Adrian Bunk

[PATCH] devfs: Remove the tty_driver devfs_name field as it's no longer needed

2006-06-26T19:25:09+00:00

Also fixes all drivers that set this field. Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman

[PATCH] devfs: Remove the devfs_fs_kernel.h file from the tree

2006-06-26T19:25:08+00:00

Also fixes up all files that #include it. Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman

[PATCH] VT binding: Make VT binding a Kconfig option

2006-06-26T16:58:33+00:00

To enable this feature, CONFIG_VT_HW_CONSOLE_BINDING must be set to 'y'. This feature will default to 'n' to minimize users accidentally corrupting their virtual terminals. Signed-off-by: Antonino Daplas Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds

[PATCH] VT binding: Add sysfs control to the VT layer

2006-06-26T16:58:33+00:00

Add sysfs control to the VT layer. A new sysfs class, 'vtconsole', and class devices 'vtcon[n]' are added. Each class device file has the following attributes: /sys/class/vtconsole/vtcon[n]/name - read-only attribute showing the name of the current backend /sys/class/vtconsole/vtcon[n]/bind - read/write attribute where: 0 - backend is unbound/unbind backend from the VT layer 1 - backend is bound/bind backend to the VT layer In addition, if any of the consoles are in KD_GRAPHICS mode, binding and unbinding will not succeed. KD_GRAPHICS mode usually indicates that the underlying console hardware is used for other purposes other than displaying text (ie X). This feature should prevent binding/unbinding from interfering with a graphics application using the VT. [akpm@osdl.org: warning fixes] Signed-off-by: Antonino Daplas Cc: Greg KH Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds

[PATCH] VT binding: Add binding/unbinding support for the VT console

2006-06-26T16:58:33+00:00

The framebuffer console is now able to dynamically bind and unbind from the VT console layer. Due to the way the VT console layer works, the drivers themselves decide when to bind or unbind. However, it was decided that binding must be controlled, not by the drivers themselves, but by the VT console layer. With this, dynamic binding is possible for all VT console drivers, not just fbcon. Thus, the VT console layer will impose the following to all VT console drivers: - all registered VT console drivers will be entered in a private list - drivers can register themselves to the VT console layer, but they cannot decide when to bind or unbind. (Exception: To maintain backwards compatibility, take_over_console() will automatically bind the driver after registration.) - drivers can remove themselves from the list by unregistering from the VT console layer. A prerequisite for unregistration is that the driver must not be bound. The following functions are new in the vt.c: register_con_driver() - public function, this function adds the VT console driver to an internal list maintained by the VT console bind_con_driver() - private function, it binds the driver to the console take_over_console() is changed to call register_con_driver() followed by a bind_con_driver(). This is the only time drivers can decide when to bind to the VT layer. This is to maintain backwards compatibility. unbind_con_driver() - private function, it unbinds the driver from its console. The vacated consoles will be taken over by the default boot console driver. unregister_con_driver() - public function, removes the driver from the internal list maintained by the VT console. It will only succeed if the driver is currently unbound. con_is_bound() checks if the driver is currently bound or not give_up_console() is just a wrapper to unregister_con_driver(). There are also 3 additional functions meant to be called only by the tty layer for sysfs control: vt_bind() - calls bind_con_driver() vt_unbind() - calls unbind_con_driver() vt_show_drivers() - shows the list of registered drivers Most VT console drivers will continue to work as is, but might have problems when unbinding or binding which should be fixable with minimal changes. Signed-off-by: Antonino Daplas Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds

[PATCH] Detaching fbcon: fix give_up_console()

2006-06-26T16:58:32+00:00

To allow for detaching fbcon, it must be able to give up the console. However, the function give_up_console() is plain broken. It just sets the entries in the console driver map to NULL, it leaves the vt layer without a console driver, and does not decrement the module reference count. Calling give_up_console() is guaranteed to hang the machine.. To fix this problem, ensure that the virtual consoles are not left dangling without a driver. All systems have a default boot driver (either vgacon or dummycon) which is never unloaded. For those vt's that lost their driver, the default boot driver is reassigned back to them. Signed-off-by: Antonino Daplas Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds

[PATCH] vt: Delay the update of the visible console

2006-06-26T16:58:30+00:00

Delay the update of the visible framebuffer console until all other consoles have been initialized in order to avoid losing information. This only seems to be a problem with modules, not with built-in drivers. Signed-off-by: David Hollister Signed-off-by: Jordan Crouse Signed-off-by: Antonino Daplas Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds

[PATCH] revert "swsusp add check for suspension of X controlled devices"

2006-05-31T23:27:11+00:00

From: Andrew Morton Revert commit ff4da2e262d2509fe1bacff70dd00934be569c66. It broke APM suspend, probably because APM doesn't switch back to a VT when suspending. Tracked down by Matt Mackall Rafael sayeth: "It only fixed the theoretical issue that a quick-handed user could switch to X after processes have been frozen and before the devices are suspended. With the current userland suspend tools it shouldn't be necessary." Cc: Pavel Machek Cc: "Rafael J. Wysocki" Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds