speakup, 2.6.22, and the way forward

[Nick Gawronski]

Hi, the release for the 2.6.22 kernel will be done from a git tree, which
> involves a major rewrite of other parts of Speakup  What is a gid tree and 
> will releasing the version that works with 2.6.22 still patch into earlier 
> kernels?  We don't want to lose earlier kernel patching ability.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Collins" <collins at gene3.ait.iastate.edu>
To: "Nick Gawronski" <nick at nickgawronski.com>; "Speakup is a screen review 
system for Linux." <speakup at braille.uwo.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: speakup, 2.6.22, and the way forward


> Hi Nick.  Kirk is working on Speakup for 2.6.22, but it's taking a
> while.  He actually does have a job he works at for a living, which
> means he has limited time for Speakup.  There are a couple of other guys
> banging on it, but again, it will take a while.  2.6.22 broke all the
> serial stuff, which will have to be completely rewritten.  In addition,
> the release for the 2.6.22 kernel will be done from a git tree, which
> involves a major rewrite of other parts of Speakup.  People need to
> display a little patience.  Kirk is only one person, with his own life
> to live.  I don't mean to sound short with people, but consideration for
> others goes a long way.  Displaying impatience will not help speed the
> process.  Hopefully, this update about what's going on will calm
> everyone down.
>
> Gene
>