Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:41:35 +0200
From: Ralph Benzinger <t1@endlos.net>
To: linux-wireless@vger.kernel.org
Subject: Re: Problems with hardware radio kill switch on Sony Vaio notebook
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On March 29, you wrote:
> Generally, sony-laptop would be responsible for correctly reporting
> the rfkill switch state.

John,

Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!

Just a naive follow-up question then: Wouldn't it be possible for the
ath9k driver to ignore the rfkill switch settings?  (Assuming, of
course, that there is no actual physical power disconnect, which I
doubt.)

Is there a simple way to override the rfkill effect on ath9k via
/proc or /sys?  Or alternatively, if I were to recompile the ath9k
module, what would I need to change/disable?  (On the other hand,
hacking sony-laptop seems to be the easier way.)

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Regards
Ralph