linux-kernel - Re: HP server and atto driver from hell

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Message-ID: <20080429224350.51006a5c@core>
Date:	Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:43:50 +0100
From:	Alan Cox <alan@...rguk.ukuu.org.uk>
To:	Ralf Hildebrandt <Ralf.Hildebrandt@...rite.de>
Cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: HP server and atto driver from hell

On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:17:27 +0200
Ralf Hildebrandt <Ralf.Hildebrandt@...rite.de> wrote:

> We thought HP would be a smart choice when it comes to Linux,..
> Until now, because now we have to use a PCI Express SCSI card that
> comes with a proprietary driver that won't even compile.

I would suggest you take it up with the supplier, given EU law on product
being fit for the purpose for which it was sold I would hope they jump.

Seriously it isn't going to be worth anyones time fighting binary crap
when there are open alternatives available. Tell HP to replace it with a
working card - also if you mail ordered it remember your EU wide 14 day
return option ;)

And please don't post pieces of proprietary driver code to the kernel
list - I doubt you have permission to do so from HP.

Alan
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