On Saturday 09 December 2006 12:47, Hans Verkuil wrote:
> On Saturday 09 December 2006 11:58, Martin Dauskardt wrote:
> > the new README says:
> >
> > "NOTE: ivtv-fb now requires that you enable the following kernel
> > config options: Go to 'Device drivers -> Graphics support'. Enable
> > 'Support for frame buffer devices'. Enable 'Trident support' (the
> > Trident module itself is not required). ..."
> >
> > I am not sure what you mean with the Trident support. I have to
> > choose "y" (to compile it into the kernel) or "m" to build the
> > module tridentfb. I would prefer to have a kernel without built-in
> > fb. Does ivtv-fb also work if I build the tridentfb module? Is it
> > necessary to load it?
> >
> > What do you mean with "the Trident module itself is not required" ?
> > If it is necessary to say "yes" to build it into the kernel, than
> > it makes no sense, because it`s not possible to also build the
> > module.
>
> Turning on the Trident module will build various supporting modules
> for certain framebuffer operations. So the Trident isn't used, but
> the other modules it enables are. Obviously, once the driver is
> merged with the kernel this will no longer be needed as a new entry
> 'ivtv framebuffer' will be added.
I think it is good to mention that the framebuffer device is under heavy
development by Ian Armstrong. It's being turned into a real working
framebuffer device. But this means that the trunk remains bleeding edge
and not suitable for stable production environments.
Regards,
Hans
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