[linux-dvb] Re: Major 212: conflict with smlink.com modem driver

[Wolfgang Thiel <w-thiel@gmx.net>]

On Sat, Aug 07, 2004 at 09:42:18PM +0200, Johannes Stezenbach wrote:
> Wolfgang Thiel wrote:
> > Could the fact that smlink.com is using the same number for their
> > modem drivers be cleared? Did they register the same device number,
> > or did they simply used 212, and not one of the 240-254 range?
> 
> LANANA says char-212 is reserved for DVB.
> See linux/Documentation/devices.txt.
> So smlink uses the wrong number.
>
I told smlink about the problem and the devices.txt at ftp.kernel.org
yesterday or Friday.
And this is the reply from smlink:

"Thank you. We are aware of this and are working on it.
No specific schedule can be provided."

[Fast reply: I hadn't expected a reply before Monday.]

Wolfgang