To: linux-wireless@vger.kernel.org
From: Lurkos <lurkos.usenet@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Merge compat-wireless-old into 2.6.26
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:17:21 +0000 (UTC)
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*Luis R. Rodriguez* wrote:

>> Is it possibile to patch linux 2.6.26 source (e.g. Debian Lenny sources)
>> to have the new compat-wireless-old?
>> If yes, what could be the correct procedure?
> It is possible, you would just have to replace the directories
> that compat-wireless-old has in the kernel sources.

Ok, thank you. I am going to try.

>> I would prefer to compile only my wireless network card driver
>> statically into the kernel.
> What exactly will that buy you though? Is it worth the effort?

In fact probably no.
I would like only to use the new iwl3945, because the one provided with
2.6.26 gives me lots of problem (*) and then I have to use
compat-wirelss-old version.
At the same time I would prefer not to put files outside my home without
a corresponding deb package, to keep administration of the machine more
simple. It's quite simple to forget these type of customization (like
installing compat-wireless)... a package with the flag installed makes
simpler to keep track on what exactly you have done with the laptop.
Of course it's also a way learn more about Linux...

(*) physical button to switch on/off wifi doesn't work

-- 
Lurkos