Import of Linux/MIPS 2.1.36

1 files changed, 34 insertions, 50 deletions

diff --git a/drivers/block/README.fd b/drivers/block/README.fd
index f10b9218c..3ceb16c0b 100644
--- a/drivers/block/README.fd
+++ b/drivers/block/README.fd
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ FAQ list:
 =========
 
  A FAQ list may be found in the fdutils package (see below), and also
-at ftp.imag.fr:pub/Linux/ZLIBC/floppy/FAQ
+at http://www.club.innet.lu/~year3160/floppy/FAQ.html
 
 
 Lilo config options (Thinkpad users, read this)
@@ -49,14 +49,9 @@ isn't, use the old method using environment variables.
 
  The floppy related options include:
 
- floppy=<mask>,allowed_drive_mask         
-	Obsolete. Use the floppy=<drive>,<type>,cmos option instead
-
- floppy=all_drives
-	Obsolete. Use the floppy=<drive>,<type>,cmos option instead
-
  floppy=asus_pci
-	Sets the bit mask to allow only units 0 and 1. (The default)
+	Sets the bit mask to allow only units 0 and 1. Obsolete, as
+	this is the default setting anyways	
 
  floppy=daring
 	Tells the floppy driver that you have a well behaved floppy controller.
@@ -161,6 +156,28 @@ floppy=fifo
 	to be an interaction between video and floppy. The unexpected interrupts
 	only affect performance, and can safely be ignored.)
 
+ floppy=broken_dcl
+	Don't use the disk change line, but assume that the disk was
+	changed whenever the device node is reopened. Needed on some
+	boxes where the disk change line is broken or unsupported.
+	This should be regarded as a stopgap measure, indeed it makes
+	floppy operation less efficient due to unneeded cache
+	flushings, and slightly more unreliable. Please verify your
+	cable, connection and jumper settings if you have any DCL
+	problems. However, some older drives, and also some Laptops
+	are known not to have a DCL.
+
+ floppy=debug
+	Print debugging messages
+
+ floppy=messages
+	Print informational messages for some operations (disk change
+	notifications, warnings about over and underruns, and about
+	autodetection)
+
+ floppy=silent_dcl_clear
+	Uses a less noisy way to clear the disk change line (which
+	doesn't involve seeks). Implied by daring.
 
 Supporting utilities and additional documentation:
 ==================================================
@@ -171,58 +188,25 @@ package. This package also contains a new version of mtools which
 allows to access high capacity disks (up to 1992K on a high density 3
 1/2 disk!). It also contains additional documentation about the floppy
 driver. It can be found at:
- ftp.imag.fr:pub/Linux/ZLIBC/fdutils/fdutils-4.1.src.tar.gz
- sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/Linux/system/Misc/fdutils-4.1.src.tar.gz
- tsx-11.mit.edu:/pub/linux/sources/sbin/fdutils-4.1.src.tar.gz
+ linux.wauug.org:/pub/knaff/fdutils/fdutils-4.3.src.tar.gz
+ sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/Linux/system/Misc/fdutils-4.3.src.tar.gz
+ tsx-11.mit.edu:/pub/linux/sources/sbin/fdutils-4.3.src.tar.gz
 
  Alpha patches to these utilities are at:
- ftp.imag.fr:pub/Linux/ZLIBC/fdutils/ALPHA
+ http://www.club.innet.lu/~year3160/fdutils/ALPHA
  All patches contained in this directory are directly against the base
 version, i.e. DON'T APPLY THEM ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. Only apply the
 most recent one.
 
-
-Alpha patches for the floppy driver:
-====================================
-
- You may find ALPHA patches of the driver itself in
-ftp.imag.fr:pub/Linux/ZLIBC/floppy/ALPHA. These patches are named
-fdp<kernel-version>-<day><month>.diff.gz
- WARNING: These _are_ ALPHA, and may introduce new problems! Some
-problems may only show up on certain hardware, or when trying weirdo
-things. So don't be misled by people claiming they are stable and
-should really be BETA. What works for one person, may not work for
-somebody else at all. This directory contains a RELEASES file
-describing the features of some of these patches.
-
- If after some testing these patches prove to be sufficiently stable,
-they'll move into ftp.imag.fr:pub/Linux/ZLIBC/floppy/BETA.
-
- You may find quick&dirty fixes to the driver in
-ftp.imag.fr:pub/Linux/ZLIBC/QDF. These patches are named
-fdp<kernel-version>-<day><month>.diff
- These patches fix only the most obvious problems, or provide trivial
-enhancements. The main objective is to keep these patches small and
-local, in order to keep the probability of introducing new problems as
-small as possible. However, they may not attack the root of the
-problem but only cure the symptoms. This directory contains a RELEASES
-file describing the features of these patches.
-
- The ALPHA, BETA and QDF directories are removed, and replaced by a
-README file when they get empty due to integration of the patches into
-the stock kernel. You may still find patches to old kernels in
-ftp.imag.fr:pub/Linux/ZLIBC/obsolete
-
-
 Reporting problems about the floppy driver
 ==========================================
 
  If you have a question or a bug report about the floppy driver, mail
-me at Alain.Knaff@imag.fr. If you post to the news, use preferably one
-of the groups comp.os.linux.help (for questions) or
-comp.os.linux.hardware (for bug reports). As the volume in these
-groups is rather high, be sure to include the word "floppy" (or
-"FLOPPY") in the subject line.
+me at Alain.Knaff@poboxes.com . If you post to Usenet, preferably use
+comp.os.linux.hardware. As the volume in these groups is rather high,
+be sure to include the word "floppy" (or "FLOPPY") in the subject
+line.  If the reported problem happens when mounting floppy disks, be
+sure to mention also the type of the filesystem in the subject line.
 
  Be sure to read the FAQ before mailing/posting any bug reports!