Messages in this thread | | | Date | Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:05:12 -0800 | Subject | Status new-modules + 802.11b/IrDA | From | Jean Tourrilhes <> |
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Hi,
As I have a large quantity of IrDA and wireless patches that need to get merged in 2.5.X, I thought that I would give a try to the latest 2.5.51 and its new module support. This is a short list of problems that I've found with my setup. They of course will need to be fixed before I can do useful work on 2.5.X, but I can wait until things get more polished, because I understand that Rusty has a todo list pretty full. Have fun, and sorry for the spam...
Jean
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Setup : ----- o kernel 2.5.51 ; SMP o module-init-tools-0.9.3 o dual PPro 200 MHz, Debian 3.0
Debian Boot : ----------- o Din't pick up new modutils in the init scripts. Probably because I used install option 1b in README (/usr/local/sbin). o Re-install with option 1a (/sbin), works fine. o Maybe this needs to be in README.
hp100 (my Ethernet card) : ------------------------ o When loading, module options (various hp100_XXX) are ignored, however they are necessary to get the card up and running. So, no network :-( o Seems that the section handling "param" support in the kernel is #if 0, so probably not finished up yet. I see that it's on your TODO list. o No further tests.
Wavelan ISA : ----------- o Didn't try old wavelan ISA card because I know that it requires module parameters as well.
Pcmcia and airo_cs : ------------------ o Loads with error below, airo_cs driver is functional. o i82365 cannot be unloaded, it's unsafe. o removal of airo_cs : "Uninitialised timer!/nThis is a warning. Your computer is OK". Call trace on demand. Also, the module airo not removed (probably due to problem with airo_cs). o re-insertion of the card : nothing happens. No messages. o After reboot, /etc/init.d/pcmcia stop -> same thing + script hang + a few [kmodule1? <defunct>]. This prevent the computer to reboot or shutdown properly (== fsck at next boot).
I never had those problem before, this driver has always been rock solid, and I don't really know where to start... I don't use auto_wep, so the only timer used in airo is &link->release, which is Pcmcia stuff. This is where the lack of Pcmcia maintainer in 2.5.X makes me really nervous.
Pcmcia and orinoco_cs : --------------------- o Same deal as airo_cs, fail removal of card. Actually, the whole computer did lock-up. o Definitely looks like a generic Pcmcia problem (BTW, both cards are 16 bits, as well as the bridge).
IrDA : ---- o Try irtty and irda-usb drivers, both load fine, as well as the Linux-IrDA stack, only with message below. Basic IrDA communication test passed. o af_irda, irda-usb & irtty-sir are "unsafe". I tracked that down to the use of MOD_INC_USE_COUNT. The header file module.h give hints on how I should convert that to the new world (use try_module_get), however your FAQ seems to say something else (just remove them, they are useless). I'm quite confused, because those MOD_INC_USE_COUNT have a definite purpose... I would appreciate more guidance. o When/if I will understand what's the best course of action, I can fix those myself. o Also, maybe you should put a pointer to your FAQ in the usual places (like in the README of module-init-tools-0.9.3), because it's only because I knew it existed that I've found it. - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to majordomo@vger.kernel.org More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
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