[Savannah-hackers] savannah.gnu.org: submission of VMELinux Project

[jhuggins]

A package was submitted to savannah.gnu.org.
This mail was sent to address@hidden, address@hidden


John Huggins <address@hidden> described the package as follows:
License: gpl
Other License: 
Package: VMELinux Project
System name: vmelinux
This package does NOT want to apply for inclusion in the GNU project

The VMELinux Project provides the linux kernel with a driver interface to a PCI 
device which provides access to the VMEbus.  The device is the Tundra Universe 
II PCI/VME bridge.  The popularity of the Universe device has meant its design 
into many brands of VMEbus processor computers.  Long the realm of proprietary 
operating systems, the VMEbus frequently does not require the advanced features 
of software like PSOS, Qnx, Lynx and others.  Linux is a reliable alternative 
for many VMEbus tasks and this project exists to provide a simple way to 
connect Linux to the majority of VME processors available today.

The VMELinux Project includes the Linux loadable module driver for the Universe 
II device otherwise known as ca91c042.  In addition, various utilities are 
available to gain access to the VMEbus from a shell prompt.  Example code is 
available for writing applications that communicate with the driver via the 
device driver files.

The project currently exists and you can see it at http://www.vmelinux.org/