Re: difference in option.ko and sierra.ko Linux drivers

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On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 02:50:13PM +0530, temp sha wrote:
> Can any one let me know the difference in option and sierra kernel
> modules ? looks like both drivers support GSM modem. And from the
> source code perspective both look similar. I am able to load sierra
> module for my Huawei USB dongle E156 and able to connect to internet
> using pppd. Is it OK to use sierra driver for Huawei in case there is
> no technical issue? If yes why there are two different modules?

They support two different chipsets and control them differently.  If
the sierra module works for your hardware, great!  Please send us a
patch that adds the device id to the driver and we will be glad to merge
it into the kernel tree.

thanks,

greg k-h
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