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

[Jeff Garzik]

Linus Torvalds wrote:
> On Tue, 15 Jul 2008, Jeff Garzik wrote:
> > A more complex, multi-file inter-dependent system is more reliable than a
> > single-file driver with built-in firmware, doing the same thing?
>
> I'm not interested in your made-up arguments.

It's a simple question...  you claimed A was more reliable than B, even 
though A is a more complex system than B.

I'm curious how that works, especially given that you have claimed the 
_exact opposite_ in years past, by pointing out how firmware separation 
could mean no-boot.


> Please just build everything statically. Don't use modules. They are 
> clearly too complex for you, adn everybody is happy.

Can't you make a simple, objective, technical comparison between two 
systems?

firmware-outside-driver has more utility and flexibility, but more 
things can go wrong, like driver present/firmware absent case that 
happens every day with today's wireless drivers.

firmware-inside-driver guarantees without _any_ doubt that the firmware 
is present, if the driver is guarantee.  There is no guarantee more 
solid than that.

	Jeff


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