Libzypp/Products/DuD

Driver Update

There are four different scenarios for a driver update:

1. Starting YaST
   

   A driver is needed in order to start YaST.
   

   This driver makes it possible for linuxrc to access the installation media and set up the YaST environment in ramdisk.

2. Installation
   

   A driver is needed in order to install.
   

   This driver makes the harddisk accessible (storage/network controller) where SUSE Linux is to be installed.

3. Hardware support
   

   A driver is needed in order to support add-on hardware.
   

   This driver enables non-critical hardware in the running system. Typical examples are 3D graphics controllers, internal modems, #:usb webcams, etc.

4. Kernel update
   

   New drivers are needed due to a kernel update.
   

   When upgrading the kernel, drivers which are not included in the kernel package must be updated to match the new kernel.

We will create a normal Add-On-Product CD for the new drivers.

Depending on the scenario above, this must be registered at different times. Either by pressing F5 at the boot-prompt (scenario 1), as an add-on product (scenario 2), or as an additional installation source (scenarios 3 and 4).

Last edit in Trac '03/30/06 15:16:41' by 'kkaempf'