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DateMon, 26 May 2008 21:19:38 +0930
FromDavid Newall <>
SubjectRe: Inserting code from userspace to kernel space
Jiri Kosina wrote:
> This is different, because the firmware that is loaded by
> request_firmware() is not meant to be interpreted/executed by the kernel,
> drivers usually just pass it over to the device.

Usually, but not obligatory. It seems like it might be useful to
overload the mechanism for the specified requirement. It's just an idea.


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