From f1784354f774e1fa4863fc6382296ef6ede26dc5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mauro Carvalho Chehab Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:38:45 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] Fix V4L/DVB core help messages Signed-off-by: Mauro Carvalho Chehab --- drivers/media/Kconfig | 34 ++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-) diff --git a/drivers/media/Kconfig b/drivers/media/Kconfig index b5664927df91..ddf57e135c6c 100644 --- a/drivers/media/Kconfig +++ b/drivers/media/Kconfig @@ -14,13 +14,11 @@ comment "Multimedia core support" config VIDEO_DEV tristate "Video For Linux" ---help--- - Support for audio/video capture and overlay devices and FM radio - cards. The exact capabilities of each device vary. + V4L core support for video capture and overlay devices, webcams and + AM/FM radio cards. This kernel includes support for the new Video for Linux Two API, - (V4L2) as well as the original system. Drivers and applications - need to be rewritten to use V4L2, but drivers for popular cards - and applications for most video capture functions already exist. + (V4L2). Additional info and docs are available on the web at @@ -42,8 +40,11 @@ config VIDEO_ALLOW_V4L1 default VIDEO_DEV && VIDEO_V4L2_COMMON select VIDEO_V4L1_COMPAT ---help--- - Enables a compatibility API used by most V4L2 devices to allow - its usage with legacy applications that supports only V4L1 api. + Enables drivers based on the legacy V4L1 API. + + This api were developed to be used at Kernel 2.2 and 2.4, but + lacks support for several video standards. There are several + drivers at kernel that still depends on it. If you are unsure as to whether this is required, answer Y. @@ -52,9 +53,8 @@ config VIDEO_V4L1_COMPAT depends on VIDEO_DEV default VIDEO_DEV ---help--- - This api were developed to be used at Kernel 2.2 and 2.4, but - lacks support for several video standards. There are several - drivers at kernel that still depends on it. + Enables a compatibility API used by most V4L2 devices to allow + its usage with legacy applications that supports only V4L1 api. Documentation for the original API is included in the file . @@ -73,18 +73,16 @@ config DVB_CORE depends on NET && INET select CRC32 help - Support Digital Video Broadcasting hardware. Enable this if you - own a DVB adapter and want to use it or if you compile Linux for - a digital SetTopBox. - DVB core utility functions for device handling, software fallbacks etc. - Say Y when you have a DVB card and want to use it. Say Y if your want - to build your drivers outside the kernel, but need the DVB core. All - in-kernel drivers will select this automatically if needed. + + Enable this if you own a DVB/ATSC adapter and want to use it or if + you compile Linux for a digital SetTopBox. + + Say Y when you have a DVB or an ATSC card and want to use it. API specs and user tools are available from . - Please report problems regarding this driver to the LinuxDVB + Please report problems regarding this support to the LinuxDVB mailing list. If unsure say N. -- 2.20.1