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Re: [Bug-grub] Re: e1000 patch for grub 0.93
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Jason Thomas |
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Re: [Bug-grub] Re: e1000 patch for grub 0.93 |
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Thu, 20 Mar 2003 09:56:06 +1100 |
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Mutt/1.5.3i |
can this be done in a way that makes the next update a 'just drop the
new drive in' way.
what I mean is something automated, or that just uses the code as is.
making updates much easier.
Just a thought.
On Tue, Mar 18, 2003 at 01:22:46PM -0600, Randy Couey wrote:
> I am currently negotiating some contract work with my former employer to
> (hopefully) do this very thing.
>
> Specifically, they are interested in e1000 support. However, one of the
> requirements they have for the project is that it be done "right" so
> that it's included in future official grub releases. I have already
> informed them that the grub maintainers would prefer (and possibly
> require) a complete update of the pxegrub drivers, since they are known
> to be a little out of date with the current Etherboot drivers.
>
> I should know in a few days whether or not they will have me do this.
>
> it's quite a coincedence that this message was posted the day after I
> joined the mailing list :) I'm sure several people would be interested
> in seeing this done. If I can get them to fund my work, I should be
> able to devote a lot of time to this task.