Re: inter_module_get and __symbol_get

[Brian Gerst]

Terence Ripperda wrote:
> Hello,
>
> we've noticed that in recent 2.6.10 kernels that the inter_module_
> routines (such as inter_module_get) are marked deprecated. it appears
> that the __symbol_ routines (such as __symbol_get) are intended as the
> replacement routines.
>
> unfortunately, __symbol_get is only exported as a GPL symbol (I see a
> reference to a _gpl verion in module.h, but no definition). is this
> intentional? will there be a non-gpled version of an equivalent
> routine?
>
> Thanks,
> Terence

I believe there is an AGP/DRM rewrite in progress that should eliminate 
the need to use inter_module or symbol_get stuff.

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				Brian Gerst
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