Re: dlopen-like facility for conditional loading of symbols in modules (Re: Firmware for new ti_usb_3410_5052 devices)

[Oleg Verych]

On Sat, Mar 03, 2007 at 06:51:51PM -0800, H. Peter Anvin wrote:
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> >It will solve problem of having multiple unneeded firmware images if
> >driver handles many devices and firmware is allowed to be in the
> >kernel. No need in additional secure infrastructure.
> >
> 
> This seems like a hacky way to accomplish what request_firmware() does 
> clearer!

(Among other its clear features) after nearly four years being in the
kernel -- i don't think so.

I will try to check request_module(). Maybe this is a hack, but it's way
more supported and bloat-ware independent (:.
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