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#92
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As the current roadmap is almost done: default interface state (when applet starts up, what interfaces should be on and what should off) and portrait is left, feel free to post feature requests for 0.3.9 version (version 0.3.8 would be just a stable release with bugfixes if needed).
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2011-06-02
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Feature request for 0.3.9:
create a configuration option with a checkbox to load patched wifi drivers and an input field for the path to them
I still can't manage to load them on boot automatically, so I keep modified versions of /usr/bin/advifsw_wlan*
create a configuration option with a checkbox to load patched wifi drivers and an input field for the path to them
I still can't manage to load them on boot automatically, so I keep modified versions of /usr/bin/advifsw_wlan*
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2011-06-02
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Originally Posted by Bad_Habit
what's the module name for bleeding edge drivers? )
Feature request for 0.3.9:
create a configuration option with a checkbox to load patched wifi drivers and an input field for the path to them
I still can't manage to load them on boot automatically, so I keep modified versions of /usr/bin/advifsw_wlan*
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2011-06-02
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Originally Posted by 412b
No, It's not that easy. The original thread is here: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=67554
what's the module name for bleeding edge drivers? )
These drivers work on kernel-power only and conflict with the stock drivers. Module names partially match, so people just keep them in separate directory and load them with insmod.
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2011-06-02
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Originally Posted by Bad_Habit
I've already read that thread. It's not that hard in fact
No, It's not that easy. The original thread is here: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=67554
These drivers work on kernel-power only and conflict with the stock drivers. Module names partially match, so people just keep them in separate directory and load them with insmod.
Using kp, conflicts with wl12xx is not AIS deal.
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2011-06-02
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Originally Posted by 412b
I thought you'd accept this feature request just like you've merged 3g/2g mode selection applet functionality into AIS
I've already read that thread. It's not that hard in fact
Using kp, conflicts with wl12xx is not AIS deal.
Such a status applet has been announced today: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=73682
I'm sure It won't work with AIS, haven't even tried.
I just want bleeding edge drivers to load transparently and wlan to be controlled from a status applet - that's the point.
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2011-06-02
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Originally Posted by Bad_Habit
It is accepted
I thought you'd accept this feature request just like you've merged 3g/2g mode selection applet functionality into AIS
And yes there will be such a switcher for switching between Stock/Bleeding Edge
Originally Posted by Bad_Habit
But AIS probably will work with that applet
Such a status applet has been announced today: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=73682
I'm sure It won't work with AIS, haven't even tried.
I mean at the moment message "WLAN: On/Off" when load/unload stock driver should be shown, but I didn't test it.
Originally Posted by Bad_Habit
Yep, control on a tip of fingers
I just want bleeding edge drivers to load transparently and wlan to be controlled from a status applet - that's the point.
I really don't think it would be hard to implement, just need a dive into it.
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2011-06-02
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My suggestion on the driver thing is to wait a little bit, and see if anyone (*Cough*I've been meaning to tinker around to that effect*cough*) figures out how to get the kernel to use the 'bleeding edge' wifi drivers by default.
Because if that happens, that will likely become popular semi quickly and AIS will probably benefit from being able to detect if the N900 its on is configured to load wl12xx by default, or both wl1251-spi and wl1251.
*Shrug* Just a thought. On the other hand, given the slowness I have in getting around to doing anything, it's likely that these status-menu applets are going to become the norm and people will be happy with just that.
Because if that happens, that will likely become popular semi quickly and AIS will probably benefit from being able to detect if the N900 its on is configured to load wl12xx by default, or both wl1251-spi and wl1251.
*Shrug* Just a thought. On the other hand, given the slowness I have in getting around to doing anything, it's likely that these status-menu applets are going to become the norm and people will be happy with just that.
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2011-06-02
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Originally Posted by Mentalist Traceur
Currently it's not critical, AIS can figure out by itself if driver is loaded and what driver is loaded. I'm planning to take a look at deb packages for driver and load/unload scripts. Moreover, I'm thinking of supporting only deb installs.
My suggestion on the driver thing is to wait a little bit, and see if anyone (*Cough*I've been meaning to tinker around to that effect*cough*) figures out how to get the kernel to use the 'bleeding edge' wifi drivers by default.
Originally Posted by Mentalist Traceur
We'll see... It's OSS so it's users' choice.
Because if that happens, that will likely become popular semi quickly and AIS will probably benefit from being able to detect if the N900 its on is configured to load wl12xx by default, or both wl1251-spi and wl1251.
*Shrug* Just a thought. On the other hand, given the slowness I have in getting around to doing anything, it's likely that these status-menu applets are going to become the norm and people will be happy with just that.
edit: forgot about checking WiFi signal strength, so every 5 seconds it makes d-bus call, when connected.
edit2: for me powertop shows 3.2-5.5/s
Advanced Power, Advanced Interface Switcher, MediaBox Home Widget
Last edited by 412b; 2011-06-02 at 05:17.