mcc could use modem_run from user space drivers with "-k" switch (kernel driver support) to load firmware. this way we wouldn't need speedmgmt from www.speedtouch.com
BTW, about firmware... there is no opensource replacement of speedtouch' firmware, AFAIK. --- Michael Lothian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I was wondering if anyone who has the ability > (because I certainly > don't) to package RPMs could package up the > speedtouch drivers for the > kernel (insted of user space) > > The main thing you would need is either the bundle > from > http://www.linux-usb.org/SpeedTouch/download/index.html > or possibly just > the kernel module (if the other parts are already in > mandrake). > > Or the offical (and GPL'd) version from > www.speedtouch.com > > Then drake could (which I think it now does) ask for > the firmware or > alternativly use the > http://osdn.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/speedtouch/speedtouch-1.2-beta2.tar.bz2 > > one. So the speedtouch modems will work out the box > without any firmware > required. > > Just an idea though > > Mike > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo! Messenger http://mail.messenger.yahoo.co.uk
