[Buildroot] [PATCH v2 1/1] Makefile: add target to clean targetfs

[Emeric Vigier]

On 15-03-12 04:32 AM, Angelo Compagnucci wrote:
> Hi Baruch,
>
> 2015-03-11 9:58 GMT+01:00 Baruch Siach <baruch at tkos.co.il>:
>> Hi Angelo,
>>
>> On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 09:22:49AM +0100, Angelo Compagnucci wrote:
>>> I submitted a couple of patches some times ago, but they was rejected
>>> because potentially dangerous for users[1][2].
>>> So probably you will not have that much luck with this patch.
>>>
>>> [1] http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/buildroot/2014-July/101963.html
>>> [2] http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/buildroot/2014-July/103143.html
>>
>> Well, it is not me suggesting this patch, it is Emeric Vigier. But yes, one of
>> our clients asked for this functionality, so I really want this patch applied.
>>
>> As for previous rejections, the response of ThomasP[1] and Arnout[2] seems to
>> indicate that they would be willing to accept this functional addition
>> provided that it is (1) properly documented[1], and (2) prints a "big fat
>> warning"[2]. Something like Thomas' scenario description[3] should be added to
>> the documentation part of this patch.
>>
>> Thanks for reminding us this previous discussion.
>>
>> [1] http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/buildroot/2014-July/101966.html
>>
>> [2] http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/buildroot/2014-July/102064.html
>>
>> [3] http://lists.busybox.net/pipermail/buildroot/2014-July/101941.html
>
> I have my patch on top of my git rebase everytime I pull from master,
> so I will be veeeeery glad if you can have it upstreamed!
> I love so much the option to clean the target that I use it everyday!

Indeed, it seems I had the same scenario in mind as you when you 
submitted your patch. Let me add your signed-off to my patch, and we'll 
both push strong to have it upstreamed!

Signed-off-by: Angelo Compagnucci <angelo.compagnucci at gmail.com>

I'll send a v3 soon.

>
> Sincerely, Angelo
>
>>
>> baruch
>>
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Emeric