On Jan 9, 2012 3:24 PM, "pk" <pete...@coolmail.se> wrote: > > On 2012-01-09 00:48, Walter Dnes wrote: > > Hm... if you didn't compile it in you would have needed an initrd; > didn't think of that... :-( > > > * with only one binary blob. it "just works" > > > > * multiple blobs should not be included in the kernel, otherwise it gets > > confused. If multiple blobs are included, there's a fallback > > mechanism that uses udev to figure out exactly which graphics chip the > > laptop has, and which of the built-in blobs to use. > > Well, if udev has the database that connects the blob to the chip then > yes it does sounds likely but still a bit strange... I also have only > one blob (I dislike "waste" so I only put the correct blob in there). :-) > > > So my laptop is now entirely udev-free. > > Congratulations! :-D > > PS. I will dive into this and test mdev soon-ish (when I can find the time). > > Best regards > > Peter K >
Is it possible to load the firmware blob after booting, from the shell? Rgds,
