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From: AthlonRob <AthlonRob@axpr.net>
Subject: Re: [RFC] split up cpufreq.c in several files, x86 autoloader
Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2003 16:23:52 -0700
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On Fri, 2003-10-03 at 15:36, Dominik Brodowski wrote:

> For x86 there is a wide choice of cpufreq drivers. Especially for
> distributions and inexperienced users [no pun intended] it might become more
> and more difficult to select the best driver: "I got a mobile Pentium-4-M,
> p4-clockmod or speedstep-ich?" is one good example. Should the detection of
> the "best" cpufreq driver be made available as an optional(!)
> "cpufreq-autoload" module in arch/i386/kernel/cpu/cpufreq/?

I like that idea, as well as the module idea.

I would be sure and take in to account, however, Dell laptops not
wanting to work with some (all?) drivers in this autoload section.

Rob