Linux 4.9 config: disable vmapped stack until drivers are fixed #1076
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Using the new linux 4.9 vmapped stack feature crashes all drivers still using DMA buffers on stack. In case of the USB 'TechnoTrend TT-connect S2-4600' the error is
dmesg: http://sprunge.us/BMNN
Background information can be found on LWN.net and Phoronix.
With this PR the driver loads fine and at least the remote is working. Full test is not possible as I currently have no access to a dish.
@CvH: if still motivated you may give the TBS drivers a last chance :-)