Re: [patch] do not allow IPW_2100=Y or IPW_2200=Y

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Jeff Garzik wrote:
Pavel Machek wrote:
Kconfig currently allows compiling IPW_2100 and IPW_2200 into kernel
(not as a module). Unfortunately, such configuration does not work,
because these drivers need a firmware, and it can't be loaded by
userspace loader when userspace is not running.

False, initramfs...

which would warrant some extra documentation in Kconfig explaining that this driver needs initramfs with firmware for it to work when compiled in the kernel. A link to the ipw2x00 documentation might also help.

Cheers,

Auke
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