[good stuff] > 4. modprobe -c will list the content of said database. > 5. this database is stored in files modules.alias and similar. > 6. the module I want loaded upon insertion of my multiport serial > card doesn't contain the MODALIAS string from [2] > 7. the module I want loaded is therefore not contained in the > database and not loaded upon insertion. > 8. the kernel included module does load in it's place but is not > fully functional.
The modprobe aliases are there to be easily changed to the device driver you want to use for some bit of kit - so I understand. You can insert your own alias->driver translations with files in /etc/modprobe.d/ Or did I misunderstand where you're at? Volker -- Volker Kuhlmann is list0570 with the domain in header http://volker.dnsalias.net/ Please do not CC list postings to me.
