
 1Q. When I try and run the programs all I get is the message "This computer
     is not supported"
 2Q. I am unable to compile the kernel module, I get a whole load of error
     messages.
 3Q. My fan never seems to work even though the fan program reports it as
     being on.
 4Q. I have written a small utility, could you include it in the Toshiba Linux
     Utilities?    
  
 1A. This is a result of not reading the supplied documentation. It means
     that the kernel module is not loaded and/or the special device file
     has not been created in /dev. You can check that the kernel module
     is loaded with the command 'more /proc/toshiba'. It is important to
     issue the command 'make install' as root for the utilities to be able
     to work. This copies the module to the correct directory and creates
     the special file in /dev/ if it does not already exist.

 2A. This is a result of using a version of gcc that is not suitable for
     compiling the kernel (according to Linus and Alan Cox at least). Several
     versions of gcc/ecgs have problems compiling the kernel. On this occasion
     the problem seems to be with compiling the module outside the kernel tree,
     and is most apparent with versions 2.9.51 and 2.9.52 of ecgs. You can
     either install the an older (say 2.7.2) version of gcc, apply the kernel
     patch and recompile the kernel, or uncomment

     #define STRICT_KERNEL_NAMES

     above all the includes in toshiba.c

 3A. Sometimes through prolonged inactivity the fan can seize up. In this case
     proding it with a bent paper clip can often cause it to become unstuck. If
     the fan still does not turn then it will be necessary to take it to a
     dealer for replacement. It can also be hard to hear the fan unless you are
     in a quite room (at which point most models make a din). Finally make sure
     your laptop actually has a fan (don't laugh it has been known).

 4A. Provided that it conforms to a few basic rules the answer is yes. You
     have two options, inclusion in the core Toshiba Linux Utilties distribution
     or distributed with the utilites as a third party utility. Patches that fix
     bugs are always welcome. Patches that add extra features will be reviewed
     on an individual basis, with the merit of the feature been weighed against
     the additional bloat added.

     For more infomation on inclusion in the core utilities see the file
     CONTRIBUTE in the main directory. Note that for inclusion as part of the
     core utilities it most fit in with the overall philosophy of the utilities.
     It is worth while contacting me before hand to determine if inclusion is
     likely

     For more information on having your program distributed as a third party
     addon see the file GUIDELINES in the contrib directory.
