Re: [patch] ns558 bug

[Andrew Morton <akpm@osdl.org>]

ambx1@neo.rr.com (Adam Belay) wrote:
>
>  As a more general solution for all drivers, I've been thinking about doing
>  something like this in the long term.
> 
>  int ret;
>  if (!(ret = register_driver(&ns558_driver)))
>  	return ret;
>  add_driver_protocol(&ns558_driver, &ns558_pnp);
>  add_driver_protocol(&ns558_driver, &ns558_isa);
> 
>  and then on exit:
> 
>  unregister_driver(&ns558_driver); /* this tears down any successfully
>  				     registered bus protocol automatically */
> 
> 
>  For now a less invasive solution might be better.

Well the thing oopses the kernel at present.  Your call, Adam.  Something
to make it work acceptably for now would suit.