Re: [Gnoppix-devel] Broadcom 4400 ethernet kernel modules

[Markus Maiwald]

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Am Freitag, 26. Dezember 2003 06:45 schrieb Mohamed El Ayouty:
> Hi, I just downloaded the latest x86 fixed iso.
>
> Discover didn't load my network driver because the Broadcom 4400 kernel
> module isn't included, which is used a lot on newer dell laptops.
>
> I've checked out the 2.4.23 kernel and the driver is called b44.
>
> So I wanted to know if you can add it in the next release.

I am not shure, 
but think it will not be implemented.

The reason:
We use a heavily patched (over 20!!) 2.4.21-cdv Kernel. Nevertheless it is 
highly secure and well tested over a period of 4 Months without bugs. To 
develop a new (maybe buggy) Gnoppix 2.4.23-cdv Kernel is much work and 
against DEBIAN philosophy of security and safety!
But for shure we are looking forward to implement a newer kernel with more 
modules some next releases. But not the next ones.

Greetings,
Markus

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