diff --git a/FAQ/README b/FAQ/README index 0b525621..fe7a88f6 100644 --- a/FAQ/README +++ b/FAQ/README @@ -2,11 +2,15 @@ In this directory you find the FAQ for isdn4linux. It contains answers for those questions that are frequently asked in the mailing list/news group for isdn4linux (and some more). -The FAQ is now only available in English. Its source code is formatted in -SGML, which can easily be converted by using: -sgml2txt i4lfaq.sgml +The FAQ is now maintained in English. A German version exists, but updates +to the English version are only translated on a best effort basis. +To see the latest information always use the English version. + +The source code of the FAQ is formatted in SGML, which can easily be +converted by using: + sgml2txt i4lfaq.sgml or -sgml2html i4lfaq.sgml + sgml2html i4lfaq.sgml To download converted versions, or see the latest version online, visit the homepage of the FAQ: @@ -22,7 +26,7 @@ http://www.isdn4linux.de/faq/ "_example" and "_howto" contain postings from the mailing list/news group that appeared helpful/interesting to me. They may be helpful to you, but be careful: -THEY MAY BE OUTDATED BY NOW! +THEY ARE ALMOST SURELY OUTDATED BY NOW! See the FAQ for more information about the author of the FAQ. diff --git a/FAQ/i4lfaq.sgml b/FAQ/i4lfaq.sgml index 4dd84935..5b4320ec 100644 --- a/FAQ/i4lfaq.sgml +++ b/FAQ/i4lfaq.sgml @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ FAQ for isdn4linux <author>Matthias Hessler (<tt><htmlurl url="mailto:hessler@isdn4linux.de" name="hessler@isdn4linux.de"></tt>) -<date>v2.0.89, 16. August 2004 +<date>v2.0.90, 24. October 2004 <abstract> If you are reading this FAQ online, you may consider downloading the whole thing, and reading it offline (much cheaper). To download the latest @@ -518,6 +518,8 @@ Here is a German website which has some nice installation instructions: <tt><url url="http://ixi.thepenguin.de"></tt> or <tt><url url="http://capi4linux.thepenguin.de"></tt> or <tt><url url="http://www.thepenguin.de"></tt> +Please note that due to its binary nature, this driver will not work +if your distribution is incompatible with it (e.g. based on 64 bit). </itemize> This interface follows the official CAPI 2.0 standard that was established @@ -1082,6 +1084,16 @@ Yes, this works nicely. However, make sure to compile the kernel and all modules with option <tt/SMP/. If you run into problems when both CPUs try to handle the same IRQ, try to boot with <tt/noapic/. +<sect1> hardware_64bit: Can I run isdn4linux on 64bit hardware with Linux? +<label id="hardware_64bit"> +<p> +In principle yes, however your hardware choice is currently limited to +active cards and external devices. Most desired are external devices using +standard interfaces (network, USB) which do not require isdn4linux at all. +The drivers for passive cards are currently not working under 64bit. +Obviously you can also not make use of binary drivers, unless you find a +binary compiled for 64bit. + <sect1> hardware_alpha: Can I run isdn4linux on a DEC Alpha with Linux? <label id="hardware_alpha"> <p>