Re: [GIT *] Allow request_firmware() to be satisfied from in-kernel, use it in more drivers.

Jeff Garzik
2008-07-15T17:02:13Z

Linus Torvalds wrote:
>
> On Tue, 15 Jul 2008, Jeff Garzik wrote:
>> A more complex, multi-file inter-dependent system is more reliable than a
>> single-file driver with built-in firmware, doing the same thing?
>
> I'm not interested in your made-up arguments.

It's a simple question... you claimed A was more reliable than B, even
though A is a more complex system than B.

I'm curious how that works, especially given that you have claimed the
_exact opposite_ in years past, by pointing out how firmware separation
could mean no-boot.

> Please just build everything statically. Don't use modules. They are
> clearly too complex for you, adn everybody is happy.

Can't you make a simple, objective, technical comparison between two
systems?

firmware-outside-driver has more utility and flexibility, but more
things can go wrong, like driver present/firmware absent case that
happens every day with today's wireless drivers.

firmware-inside-driver guarantees without _any_ doubt that the firmware
is present, if the driver is guarantee. There is no guarantee more
solid than that.

Jeff