[linux-dvb] drivers into the kernel

[Alessio Sangalli <alesan@manoweb.com>]

Hi. How is the quality of drivers when integrated into the kernel? 
Reading documentation and files inside DVB/driver directory, I noted the 
makepatch script. It's not that smart but after a couple of tests, I got 
the new menu under multimedia devices. As I can't actually use dvb cards 
by now (they're working on the roof and I can't connect to the satellite 
dish), I was wondering how good the integrated solution is. I think 
monolitic kernels are much better for a settopbox, you get the video out 
sooner etc etc, no insmod problems, simpler startup scripts; however I 
don't know what happens if there is a firmware crash or whatever. VDR 
scripts use to rmmod and insmod all the drivers sometimes to exit from a 
crash-situation.

Any experience?

P.S. is the USB dvb device really supported? Can I use it as a low 
budget card?


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