On Fri, May 30, 2003 at 04:56:14PM -0700, Edward Cherlin wrote: > > A database of USB devices, including printers, Flash drives, > multi-format card readers, IrDA transceivers, network > interfaces, wireless interfaces, external drives, cameras... As > far as I know, we can omit brand and model information on most > mice and keyboards, but maybe there are some that don't work > right off. Certainly there are some with special features that > require drivers
There is already such a database, the link is off of www.linux-usb.org. But why do you really care about such a database? It will always be out of date, and be of dubious use. > A database of USB device drivers, for the stuff that needs it. > > What do I do if there is a driver, but not for my processor? ??? Any driver should work on all processors that Linux does. If not, it's a bug and should be fixed. > Some stuff plugs in and "just works". That still doesn't mean > that the user knows how it works, or even where to find it. For > example, USB Flash drives are supposed to turn up as /dev/hda1 > or some such. See the USB Guide for info on where they should show up :) Also, look into devlabel. That combined with udev and D-BUS will allow 2.6 based systems to provide almost plug-and-play for all USB type devices. People are working on it. greg k-h ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: eBay Get office equipment for less on eBay! http://adfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/711-11697-6916-5 _______________________________________________ [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe, use the last form field at: https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-usb-users
