Feb. 7, 2012
8:51 a.m.
Hi, Now I have switched to using request_firmware api and after using firmware, memory is being released. Does it save kernel memory compare to case when I am having a having a local static firmware buffer(very big) from which I used to get the firmware and write it to the chip? As I know request_firmware api has several advantages but what I want to know is the advantages related to kernel memory footprint. Thanks for the help. ps:I asked the same question in #kernelnewbies IRC