Re: Gcc errors while compiling 3com updated driver 3c59x.c
Andree Leidenfrost wrote:
>
> Hi again,
>
> you're welcome ;-)
>
> However, thinking of it, why would you want to patch the kernel for a
> 3c590 card? The one in the machine which I use to write this mail works
> perfectly with right this card under the stock 2.0.30 Debian kernel
> package.
>
> In case, there is something newer/better available for a newer better
> card: After having patched the kernel (and having checked ther e were no
> rejects) you usually can access any new feature via the various
> configuration methods. And the subsequent usual makes sgould give you a
> new kernel with the new feature.
>
> I think (but am not sure) that kernel modules are not mere object files
> but that there is a wrapper that forms an interface between the kernel
> and the module.
My 3c590 card also works like a charm with a stock 2.0.30 kernel.
--
Jens B. Jorgensen
jjorgens@bdsinc.com
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