Yes, they have. You just didn't like the answers you received.
In particular, the Kconfig default for built-in tg3 firmware should
result in the current behavior, without the user having to take extra steps.
Because of your stubborn refusal on this Kconfig defaults issue, WE
ALREADY HAVE DRIVER-DOES-NOT-WORK BREAKAGE, JUST AS PREDICTED.
Wake up and smell reality. Please.
Jeff
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