You should probably read the linux-hotplug.sf.net site.

On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Pardon me if this is too basic, but I'm new to Linux ;-0
> 
> I have a device which needs to be initialized when first connected.  It comes 
> up a basic configuration, one interface with three alternates, supporting int, 
> bulk and iso endpoints.  It identifies with a unique PID which says that it's 
> dumb, i.e. uninitialized.
> 
> At this point, I need to download firmware to it, after which it IDs with a 
> different PID and a different configuration.  This appears to be (? part of ?) 
> the enumeration function, but I'm not sure where to put it.  Does it go in the 
> probe() routine?  That appears to be the only place that knows the PID.
> 
> Also, the firmware should be in a file on disk, where it can be changed.  It 
> certainly will change during the life of the product, and may change for 
> different uses at the end-user's discretion.  So, what is the proper method for 
> accessing such a file from a module?  
> 
> This is a loadable module, so it can be removed and re-installed by the user as 
> needed.
> 
> Sorry to be so long-winded.  Suggestions and recommendations welcome.
> 
> TIA  
> Leigh
> 
> 
> 
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