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Bug#535131: linux-image-2.6.30-1-686: b43 driver claims support for unsupported device



Hi,

On Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:30:42AM +0200, Bastian Blank wrote:

> And why is it a bug in the kernel if an external module fails to load?

The bug is declaring support for an unsupported device.

> Please show the following information:

Will do when I'm back at that machine.

> > Autoload works with 2.6.29.

> So the wl module was not updated for 2.6.30? The kernel does not
> consider kernel level interfaces as stable.

Define "not updated". Is there a change in the declaration syntax for PCI
IDs? If so, the bug can be reassigned to broadcom-sta-source.

   Simon



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