Messages in this thread | | | Date | Mon, 6 Feb 2006 20:39:37 +0100 | From | Martin Mares <> | Subject | Re: Linux drivers management |
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Hello!
> And then think, why do you need to _build_ drivers in the first place. > Wouldn't it be better to have one vmware.ko which insmod's with all > 2.6 versions , from 2.6.0 to 2.6.16-rc2 , and throw "upgrade pain" > away completely ?
Well, you want the vmware.ko to contain machine code for at least 17 different architecture the kernel runs on? ;-)
> If kernel has stable ABI, basic/default driver is included on > installation CD, and all you need to do [...]
... and I'm screwed if I happen to use a 2 years old network card with written for a 2.4.x kernel, while I am running on 2.6.x.
> is to launch ./install-linux.sh from CD in your shell or click OK and > enter your root password in GUI box. Newer/better driver - just go to > device manufacturer's website, download installation package and > install this driver. Without rebuilding.
While now, I don't need to install or rebuild anything, just use the stock kernel which already contains the drivers :)
> And what to do if you've bought new hardware, installed it and _voila_ > - NO IN-TREE DRIVER exists ?
The same like what I do if I buy new hardware and no Linux driver exist -- call myself an uninformed ignoramus, because that's who I am.
> Please, don't force your preferences over others'
Doesn't this sentence apply to you as well? ;-)
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