Re: [GIT *] Allow request_firmware() to be satisfied from in-kernel,use it in more drivers.

[Linus Torvalds]

On Mon, 14 Jul 2008, Jeff Garzik wrote:
> 
> IMO the newly added /inability/ to build firmware into kernel modules is a
> clear regression.

IMO you're being stupid.

How about explainign why it makes any difference what-so-ever?

If you can load the module, you can load the firmware. Claiming anything 
else is just _stupid_.

And if you cannot see the advantage of having _one_ interface to firmware 
loading, instead of each driver picking a random approach, I don't know 
what to say.

The fact that some people have been confused and apparently blathered 
about memory savings is totally immaterial. Ignore the stupid people.

			Linus
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