Re: dlopen-like facility for conditional loading of symbols in modules (Re: Firmware for new ti_usb_3410_5052 devices)

Oleg Verych wrote:
> 
> Maybe modules' dlopen() like facility would be better to handle static
> firmware or any other on-demand static data like ID tables etc.?
> 
> I.e. some additional flag for an exported symbol (in a module), that
> this symbol maybe dynamically requested and used. As far as i can see,
> depmod generates static map, unresolved symbols must be in the kernel
> (System.map).
> 

You can do this with request_module() and having your module overwrite a 
hook.

> It will solve problem of having multiple unneeded firmware images if
> driver handles many devices and firmware is allowed to be in the
> kernel. No need in additional secure infrastructure.
> 

This seems like a hacky way to accomplish what request_firmware() does 
clearer!

	-hpa