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4.59. hwdata

Updated hwdata packages that fix one bug and add one enhancement are now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.
The hwdata packages contain various hardware identification and configuration data.

Bug Fix

BZ#824559
Due to a syntax error in the usb.ids file, the lsusb utility failed to display a list of used USB devices. The syntax error has been removed from the usb.ids file and the lsusb utility now displays the information correctly.

Enhancement

BZ#839225, BZ#870363
The PCI ID numbers have been updated for the Beta and the Final compose lists.
Users of hwdata packages are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which fix this bug and add this enhancement.