2004-01-28 11:15:53

by Margit Schubert-While

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Subject: Firmware loader dependency question 2.4/2.6

Why is the firmware loader dependent on CONFIG_HOTPLUG ?
For PCI cards that require this, it should not be necessary.

Margit



2004-01-28 11:26:32

by Marcel Holtmann

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Subject: Re: Firmware loader dependency question 2.4/2.6

Hi Margit,

> Why is the firmware loader dependent on CONFIG_HOTPLUG ?
> For PCI cards that require this, it should not be necessary.

because it has to call firmware.agent to transfer the firmware file from
your harddisk into the /sys or /proc data file.

Regards

Marcel


2004-01-28 12:23:21

by Margit Schubert-While

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Subject: Re: Firmware loader dependency question 2.4/2.6

Indeed, must have cucumbers in the eyes :-)

Margit