Re: [PATCH] MODULE_FIRMWARE for binary firmware(s)

[David Lang]

On Mon, 28 Aug 2006, Greg KH wrote:

> I think the current way we handle firmware works quite well, especially
> given the wide range of different devices that it works for (everything
> from BIOS upgrades to different wireless driver stages).

the current system works for many people yes, but not everyone.

I'm still waiting to find a way to get the iw2200 working without having to use 
modules.

there was a post a month or two ago from someone who had indicated they found a 
way to re-initialize it after the system came up, but after someone asked for 
details of how to do it there was no response.

David Lang
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