Messages in this thread | ![/](/images/icornerl.gif) | | From | joe briggs <> | Subject | binary kernel drivers re. hpt370 and redhat | Date | Wed, 27 Aug 2003 18:40:30 -0400 |
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I have a client who has a raid controller currently supported under windows, and now wants to support linux as a bootable device. Currently, some of their trade secrets are contained in the driver as opposed to the controller firmware, etc., so for now they wish to release a binary-only driver to certain beta customers. (i.e., 1st stage of porting is similar functionality as windows). Am I correct that in order to boot off of this device that the driver would have to be statically linked in vs. a module which could be distributed as a binary-only driver keyed to the kernel.revision of the distribution's kernel? I would like to avoid any flames and ask that all recognize that some hardware providers are having to ease into the pond a toe at a time. Any constructive thoughts, suggestions, references, tips, etc. highly appreciated.
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