On 23/09/10 22:18, Anders Johansson wrote:
Hi all,
just a heads up. If you use the ATI binary driver, and install the latest kernel update (2.6.34.7-0.3), then you will no longer be able to recompile the ATI driver due to missing compat_alloc_user_space() symbol in fglrx/kcl_ioctl.c.
According to http://www.gossamer-threads.com/lists/linux/kernel/1277377, the "compat_alloc_user_space()" symbol became GPL-only, got moved to another header, etc.
Personally, I find it unbelievable that openSUSE kernel team would release a minor kernel upgrade that would screw up all users of the ATI binary driver. I don't think there was much of a choice, since upstream decided to license
On Thursday 23 September 2010, Vadym Krevs wrote: the new function "GPl only". Distributions can change things in open source code, but as far as I know only BSD style licenses allow relicensing.
FYI there is a patch for the ATI driver
Anders IMHO, this could have been handled differently. E.g., the updated kernel could have been released once an updated ATI driver was available.
As to a patch - well, it is easy to find and apply, if you're a software engineer like myself. What about the average Joe user ... So much for the strategy statement: "The target users of the openSUSE distribution are people who need to get work done and want something *stable* and usable for their every day needs." -- Regards, Vadym -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org