Re: Compiling Linux 2.2.16+ with Dell Proprietary PERC 3/Si Raid Device

From: Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Date: Thu Jun 15 2000 - 07:45:50 EST


> I have a couple of Dell PowerEdge 4350 computers with a PERC 3/Si raid
> controller installed as the boot device. I know about Dell's website that has
> a binary-only version of their percraid.o module, but they provide no means
> of upgrading this kernel to 2.2.15 or 2.2.16 while using the same binary
> driver.

<heartless>
Now you understand why we advise people to avoid binary only drivers.
</heartless>

Im given to understand that at some point this driver may get open sourced,
until then, well its your telelphone versus dells support line.

Alan

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