Re: [patch] do not allow IPW_2100=Y or IPW_2200=Y

[Auke Kok]

Jeff Garzik wrote:
> Pavel Machek wrote:
> > Kconfig currently allows compiling IPW_2100 and IPW_2200 into kernel
> > (not as a module). Unfortunately, such configuration does not work,
> > because these drivers need a firmware, and it can't be loaded by
> > userspace loader when userspace is not running.
>
> False, initramfs...

which would warrant some extra documentation in Kconfig explaining that this 
driver needs initramfs with firmware for it to work when compiled in the 
kernel. A link to the ipw2x00 documentation might also help.

Cheers,

Auke
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