Re: [PATCH] Linux Kernel Markers Support for Proprierary Modules

Valdis.Kletnieks
2008-01-25T08:42:47Z

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On Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:56:09 +0100, Jan Engelhardt said:
> So what is needed is an Oops with an explaining message
> if (kernel_tainted) "blame that proprietary module first",
> and make sure the user sees that oops even if in X.

The person who solves the "even if in X" problem will probably be nominated
for sainthood by the Linux community. "It just hung with flashing LED's" is
just too common an event....

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