make MII no longer user visible

MII is a classical example of a helper option no user should ever see.

@@ -165,12 +165,8 @@
 	  the questions about Ethernet network cards. If unsure, say N.
 
 config MII
-	tristate "Generic Media Independent Interface device support"
+	tristate
 	depends on NET_ETHERNET
-	help
-	  Most ethernet controllers have MII transceiver either as an external
-	  or internal device.  It is safe to say Y or M here even if your
-	  ethernet card lack MII.
 
 source "drivers/net/arm/Kconfig"
 

Incorrect.

It's the classic example of an option that distributors may want to build as a module, even if no shipped modules need it, to enable net driver development and use in their kernel.

Jeff

Every distibutor will have more than one net driver select'ing MII enabled.

And if you are doing net driver development, you can always enable it in your kernel.

cu
Adrian

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