Re: Module read a file?

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 23:18:54 +0100 (BST)


> Because the firmware is stored in volitile memory on the card, and
> vanishes on a card reset or removal, and I would like to have it Just
> Work with the pcmcia-cs package with minimal changes.

Longer term that is precisely what the hot plug interface is there fore

> Having to remember "run this userspace tool after every card reset"
> (which includes power suspends and so forth) would be a major pain.
>
> Besides, the card already has a good validator in it.

What do you do if the card is compiled in and initialised before the
firmware holding fs is mounted ?
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