[hsflinux] Pay version driver distribution format
Marc Boucher
marc at linuxant.com
Fri Sep 19 21:40:46 EDT 2003
Hi Richard,
The full version is distributed in exactly the same package
formats as the free version (tar, RPM, DPKG) with
the os-specific layer included in source form.
Marc
On Fri, Sep 19, 2003 at 08:15:32PM -0400, Richard Houser wrote:
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> Before I invest a bunch of time testing the free version and then cash
> in buying the full version, could anyone tell me what format the full
> version is distributed in? Ideally it would be source, but I am
> concerned that it might have something locking it to an install due to
> the language used specifically excluding kernel changes from affecting
> the license status.
>
> My situation is that I have a Compaq Presario 2100Z laptop with an
> integrated hsf modem. This system is far from perfect and still has
> several major issues. The network adapter for starters doesn't work
> (hangs system as soon as connected), the power mangement requires a 2.6
> kernel, the video requires a patched CVS version of X and kernel
> patches, and the PCMCIA still doesn't work right. Because of all these
> issues, it is highly likely that I will be doing a couple reinstalls
> (I'll be making new RPMS and testing from install each time I get one of
> these issues resolved and packaged properly). I'm concerned that some
> possible ways of packaging this driver would result in me loosing the
> ability to run the full version at one of these reinstalls.
>
> I would really appreciate any insight into any relevant issues to the
> pay driver install.
>
> Thanks
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