linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH] libertas: prioritize usb8388

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Date:	Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:59:38 +0100
From:	Daniel Drake <dsd@...top.org>
To:	Andres Salomon <dilinger@...ued.net>
Cc:	dcbw@...hat.com, David Woodhouse <dwmw2@...radead.org>,
	libertas-dev@...ts.infradead.org, cjb@...top.org,
	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Re: [PATCH] libertas: prioritize usb8388_v5.bin firmware on OLPC machines

On 31 July 2011 08:05, Andres Salomon <dilinger@...ued.net> wrote:
> Note: I've not tested this out yet on an XO-1.  I'll do that after some
> feedback regarding the matching linux-firmware pull request.  This
> should address dsd's concern about changing the loading order of the
> firmware.

That indeed was a concern, but only until Dan Williams and Chris
pointed out that OLPC is the only usb8388 user. With that in mind, I
am in agreement with them that simply putting usb8388_olpc_v5.bin (or
whatever name is chosen) at the top of the firmware loading list is
the best option.

Daniel
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