Re: Multi-function PCI devices

Michael Reinelt (reinelt@eunet.at)
Sat, 14 Apr 2001 02:34:35 +0200

Jeff Garzik wrote:
>
> Michael Reinelt wrote:
> >
> > Thats clear to me. But the probe and remove routine can only be called
> > if the module is already loaded. My question was: who will load the
> > module? (I'll call it 'netmos.o')
>
> typically a hotplug agent, cardmgr in this case.

huh? cardmgr?

I agree with the hotplug agent, but cardmgr? I know cardmgr and use it
on my laptop, but I've never heard of it dealing with PCI devices?
Doesn't he need some sort of 'card services' and stuff, none of them
available on a desktop PC?

bye, Michael

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