Re: Linux-2.4: Merge Emulex and Qlogic FC drivers ?

Daniel Mehrmann
2002-11-10T22:30:36Z

On Sunday 10 November 2002 23:14, Sean Neakums wrote:
> commence Daniel Mehrmann quotation:
> > i want merge the linux driver for FC controllers from Qlogic
> > and Emulex (All series from both) into the kernel tree, because
> > i need this for our company.
> >
> > Qlogic is clear GPL but Emulex have no GPL.
> > I think the license to use the code is free and i see no
> > problems.
>
> The last time I looked at an Emulex Linux driver (for the
> LP-7000, about six months ago), it consisted of a large
> binary-only portion, shipped in a .a file, and the source code
> for a shim to have the library code talk to the kernel.
>
> Furthermore, the driver was configured by editing a .c file and
> rebuilding it.
>
> All in all, a quality experience.

Mh, i have the complete source code. Only the hba access
for IP over FC is binary, but that`s a libary api for userland
tools. I only want merge the standalone driver for both products.
If i do this, i must add this to a readme file.

greetings
DAniel