Re: usbserial behaviour in kernels 2.6.34 <-> 2.6.37

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Hello,


schrieb Greg KH on 27.07.2011 17:57:
> On Wed, Jul 27, 2011 at 01:39:08PM +0200, Georg Beyerle wrote:
>>> Why would you want to unload the module anyway?
>>
>> The external device has to be re-booted (command is sent via RS232,
>> USB link is only for data transfer) at a certain stage and this process
>> requires unloading/re-loading of 'usbserial'.
> 
> You should never need to unload the kernel module.  What do you really
> need here, the module to be unbound from the device?  If so, just use
> the unbind/bind files in sysfs instead of unloading the kernel module.

I wasn't aware of this possibility - I'll modify the application
accordingly.

> What type of device is this?

A geodetic GPS receiver with customized firmware.


Thanks

Georg
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