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

From: Linus Torvalds
Date: Tue Jul 15 2008 - 15:21:27 EST




On Tue, 15 Jul 2008, Jeff Garzik wrote:
>
> Already started, in fact, since Linus said he would not reject it out of
> hands.

Btw, I need to see it actually solve a real problem. As it is, I really
think you've just painted yourself into a corner where you can't just
admit that we can just load the firmware directly.

Could you _please_ entertain at least thinking about that option?

Linus
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