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Module configuration with gmodconfig
FootNotes has
an announcement for version 0.2 of
gmodconfig.
The 0.2 release is further documented on the gmodconfig
status
page.
According to the gmodconfig
overview:
gmodconfig aims to provide a simple way for end-users to download, install, configure and update Linux kernel modules, in the language of their choosing, through an easy-to-use graphic interface.
By using gmodconfig, a user does not have to know how to modify the modules.conf configuration file in order to effect module parameter changes. Gmodconfig has the ability to pull XML encoded module parameter information from the module's web site via an XSA file that is created by the module author. The information is used to create a dynamically built user interface for configuring the module. Gmodconfig also keeps track of the module description and available versions. There does not appear to be a large assortment of XSA files available for modules at this point in time. Gmodconfig can control the installation, removal, and configuration of loadable modules, simplifying configuration of devices with lots of configuration options. The gnodconfig screenshots page shows some examples involving the configuration options for a USB camera driver. More information on gmodconfig can be found in the online Manual and FAQ, the code is available for download here. (Log in to post comments)
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