68 files changed, 106 insertions, 106 deletions
diff --git a/Documentation/ABI/testing/sysfs-driver-hid-logitech-lg4ff b/Documentation/ABI/testing/sysfs-driver-hid-logitech-lg4ff
index 9aec8ef228b0..167d9032b970 100644
--- a/Documentation/ABI/testing/sysfs-driver-hid-logitech-lg4ff
+++ b/Documentation/ABI/testing/sysfs-driver-hid-logitech-lg4ff
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 What:           /sys/module/hid_logitech/drivers/hid:logitech/<dev>/range.
 Date:           July 2011
 KernelVersion:  3.2
-Contact:        Michal Mal� <madcatxster@gmail.com>
+Contact:        Michal Malý <madcatxster@gmail.com>
 Description:    Display minimum, maximum and current range of the steering
                wheel. Writing a value within min and max boundaries sets the
                range of the wheel.
diff --git a/Documentation/vgaarbiter.txt b/Documentation/vgaarbiter.txt
index b7d401e0eae9..014423e2824c 100644
--- a/Documentation/vgaarbiter.txt
+++ b/Documentation/vgaarbiter.txt
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ II. Credits
 Benjamin Herrenschmidt (IBM?) started this work when he discussed such design
 with the Xorg community in 2005 [1, 2]. In the end of 2007, Paulo Zanoni and
-Tiago Vignatti (both of C3SL/Federal University of Paran�) proceeded his work
+Tiago Vignatti (both of C3SL/Federal University of Paraná) proceeded his work
 enhancing the kernel code to adapt as a kernel module and also did the
 implementation of the user space side [3]. Now (2009) Tiago Vignatti and Dave
 Airlie finally put this work in shape and queued to Jesse Barnes' PCI tree.
diff --git a/drivers/gpu/drm/i915/intel_sdvo_regs.h b/drivers/gpu/drm/i915/intel_sdvo_regs.h
index 4aa6f343e49a..6b7b22f4d63e 100644
--- a/drivers/gpu/drm/i915/intel_sdvo_regs.h
+++ b/drivers/gpu/drm/i915/intel_sdvo_regs.h
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /*
- * Copyright � 2006-2007 Intel Corporation
+ * Copyright �� 2006-2007 Intel Corporation
 *
 * Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a
 * copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"),
diff --git a/drivers/hid/hid-pl.c b/drivers/hid/hid-pl.c
index 070f93a5c11b..47ed74c46b6b 100644
--- a/drivers/hid/hid-pl.c
+++ b/drivers/hid/hid-pl.c
@@ -9,10 +9,10 @@
 *   - contains two reports, one for each port (HID_QUIRK_MULTI_INPUT)
 *
 *  0e8f:0003 "GreenAsia Inc.    USB Joystick     "
- *   - tested with K�nig Gaming gamepad
+ *   - tested with König Gaming gamepad
 *
 *  0e8f:0003 "GASIA USB Gamepad"
- *   - another version of the K�nig gamepad
+ *   - another version of the König gamepad
 *
 *  Copyright (c) 2007, 2009 Anssi Hannula <anssi.hannula@gmail.com>
 */
diff --git a/drivers/hid/hid-twinhan.c b/drivers/hid/hid-twinhan.c
index c40afc57fc8f..f23456b1fd4b 100644
--- a/drivers/hid/hid-twinhan.c
+++ b/drivers/hid/hid-twinhan.c
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 *
 * Based on hid-gyration.c
 *
- * Copyright (c) 2009 Bruno Pr�mont <bonbons@linux-vserver.org>
+ * Copyright (c) 2009 Bruno Prémont <bonbons@linux-vserver.org>
 */
 /*
diff --git a/drivers/i2c/busses/i2c-xiic.c b/drivers/i2c/busses/i2c-xiic.c
index 4bb68f35caf2..ac083a28ae08 100644
--- a/drivers/i2c/busses/i2c-xiic.c
+++ b/drivers/i2c/busses/i2c-xiic.c
@@ -426,7 +426,7 @@ static void xiic_process(struct xiic_i2c *i2c)
                        xiic_wakeup(i2c, STATE_ERROR);
        } else if (pend & (XIIC_INTR_TX_EMPTY_MASK | XIIC_INTR_TX_HALF_MASK)) {
-                /* Transmit register/FIFO is empty or � empty */
+                /* Transmit register/FIFO is empty or �� empty */
                clr = pend &
                        (XIIC_INTR_TX_EMPTY_MASK | XIIC_INTR_TX_HALF_MASK);
diff --git a/drivers/isdn/hisax/enternow_pci.c b/drivers/isdn/hisax/enternow_pci.c
index 26264abf1f58..f55d29d60826 100644
--- a/drivers/isdn/hisax/enternow_pci.c
+++ b/drivers/isdn/hisax/enternow_pci.c
@@ -333,7 +333,7 @@ static void __devinit en_cs_init(struct IsdnCard *card,
        cs->hw.njet.isac = cs->hw.njet.base + 0xC0; // Fenster zum AMD
        /* Reset an */
-        cs->hw.njet.ctrl_reg = 0x07;  // ge�ndert von 0xff
+        cs->hw.njet.ctrl_reg = 0x07;  // geändert von 0xff
        outb(cs->hw.njet.ctrl_reg, cs->hw.njet.base + NETJET_CTRL);
        /* 20 ms Pause */
        mdelay(20);
diff --git a/drivers/media/rc/winbond-cir.c b/drivers/media/rc/winbond-cir.c
index 13f54b51194a..e7f7a57bf684 100644
--- a/drivers/media/rc/winbond-cir.c
+++ b/drivers/media/rc/winbond-cir.c
@@ -1176,6 +1176,6 @@ wbcir_exit(void)
 module_init(wbcir_init);
 module_exit(wbcir_exit);
-MODULE_AUTHOR("David H�rdeman <david@hardeman.nu>");
+MODULE_AUTHOR("David Härdeman <david@hardeman.nu>");
 MODULE_DESCRIPTION("Winbond SuperI/O Consumer IR Driver");
 MODULE_LICENSE("GPL");
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/command.c b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/command.c
index 5c766b4fb238..7d56f45dee19 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/command.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/command.c
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/dot_command.c b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/dot_command.c
index 3dd2dfb8da17..d7b2ca358b23 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/dot_command.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/dot_command.c
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/dot_command.h b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/dot_command.h
index 6cbba1afef35..fc9fc9d4e087 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/dot_command.h
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/dot_command.h
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/event.c b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/event.c
index 76bfda1ffaa9..8e540f4e9d52 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/event.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/event.c
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/heartbeat.c b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/heartbeat.c
index 1bc4306572a4..90746378f9b7 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/heartbeat.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/heartbeat.c
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/i2o.h b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/i2o.h
index bf2c738d2b72..2e9566dab2b1 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/i2o.h
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/i2o.h
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/ibmasm.h b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/ibmasm.h
index 4d8a4e248b34..9b083448814d 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/ibmasm.h
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/ibmasm.h
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/ibmasmfs.c b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/ibmasmfs.c
index 89947723a27d..35361753b487 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/ibmasmfs.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/ibmasmfs.c
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/lowlevel.c b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/lowlevel.c
index 4b2398e27fd5..5319ea261c05 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/lowlevel.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/lowlevel.c
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/lowlevel.h b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/lowlevel.h
index 766766523a60..e97848f51b3f 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/lowlevel.h
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/lowlevel.h
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/module.c b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/module.c
index a234d965243b..1ccedb71e728 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/module.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/module.c
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 * This driver is based on code originally written by Pete Reynolds
 * and others.
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/r_heartbeat.c b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/r_heartbeat.c
index 2de487ac788c..232034f5da48 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/r_heartbeat.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/r_heartbeat.c
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/remote.h b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/remote.h
index 00dbf1d4373a..a7729ef76acb 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/remote.h
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/remote.h
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 * Originally written by Pete Reynolds
 */
diff --git a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/uart.c b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/uart.c
index 93baa350d698..1dcb9ae1905a 100644
--- a/drivers/misc/ibmasm/uart.c
+++ b/drivers/misc/ibmasm/uart.c
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 *
 * Copyright (C) IBM Corporation, 2004
 *
- * Author: Max Asb�ck <amax@us.ibm.com>
+ * Author: Max Asböck <amax@us.ibm.com>
 *
 */
diff --git a/drivers/mmc/host/omap.c b/drivers/mmc/host/omap.c
index 2dba999caf2c..887c0e598cf3 100644
--- a/drivers/mmc/host/omap.c
+++ b/drivers/mmc/host/omap.c
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 *  linux/drivers/mmc/host/omap.c
 *
 *  Copyright (C) 2004 Nokia Corporation
- *  Written by Tuukka Tikkanen and Juha Yrj�l�<juha.yrjola@nokia.com>
+ *  Written by Tuukka Tikkanen and Juha Yrjölä<juha.yrjola@nokia.com>
 *  Misc hacks here and there by Tony Lindgren <tony@atomide.com>
 *  Other hacks (DMA, SD, etc) by David Brownell
 *
@@ -1634,4 +1634,4 @@ module_exit(mmc_omap_exit);
 MODULE_DESCRIPTION("OMAP Multimedia Card driver");
 MODULE_LICENSE("GPL");
 MODULE_ALIAS("platform:" DRIVER_NAME);
-MODULE_AUTHOR("Juha Yrj�l�");
+MODULE_AUTHOR("Juha Yrjölä");
diff --git a/drivers/scsi/jazz_esp.c b/drivers/scsi/jazz_esp.c
index 08e26d4e3731..27cfb0cb186c 100644
--- a/drivers/scsi/jazz_esp.c
+++ b/drivers/scsi/jazz_esp.c
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 /* jazz_esp.c: ESP front-end for MIPS JAZZ systems.
 *
- * Copyright (C) 2007 Thomas Bogend�rfer (tsbogend@alpha.frankende)
+ * Copyright (C) 2007 Thomas Bogendörfer (tsbogend@alpha.frankende)
 */
 #include <linux/kernel.h>
diff --git a/drivers/scsi/sni_53c710.c b/drivers/scsi/sni_53c710.c
index 9acc2b2a3601..cf51432f8e72 100644
--- a/drivers/scsi/sni_53c710.c
+++ b/drivers/scsi/sni_53c710.c
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 #include "53c700.h"
-MODULE_AUTHOR("Thomas Bogend�rfer");
+MODULE_AUTHOR("Thomas Bogendörfer");
 MODULE_DESCRIPTION("SNI RM 53c710 SCSI Driver");
 MODULE_LICENSE("GPL");
 MODULE_ALIAS("platform:snirm_53c710");
diff --git a/drivers/staging/bcm/target_params.h b/drivers/staging/bcm/target_params.h
index 2d8b8a367b38..14876388b879 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/bcm/target_params.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/bcm/target_params.h
@@ -72,8 +72,8 @@ typedef struct _TARGET_PARAMS
        // removed SHUT down related 'unused' params from here to sync 4.x and 5.x CFG files..
    //BAMC Related Parameters
-    //Bit 0-15 Band AMC signaling configuration: Bit 1 = 1 � Enable Band AMC signaling.
+    //Bit 0-15 Band AMC signaling configuration: Bit 1 = 1 �� Enable Band AMC signaling.
-    //bit 16-31 Band AMC Data configuration: Bit 16 = 1 � Band AMC 2x3 support.
+    //bit 16-31 Band AMC Data configuration: Bit 16 = 1 �� Band AMC 2x3 support.
        B_UINT32 m_u32BandAMCEnable;
 } stTargetParams,TARGET_PARAMS,*PTARGET_PARAMS, STARGETPARAMS, *PSTARGETPARAMS;
diff --git a/drivers/staging/keucr/smilmain.c b/drivers/staging/keucr/smilmain.c
index 31f7813cab0d..cc49038e55d6 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/keucr/smilmain.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/keucr/smilmain.c
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ int Media_D_ReadSector(struct us_data *us, DWORD start,WORD count,BYTE *buf)
 {
        WORD len, bn;
-        //if (Check_D_MediaPower())        ; �b 6250 don't care
+        //if (Check_D_MediaPower())        ; ��b 6250 don't care
        //    return(ErrCode);
        //if (Check_D_MediaFmt(fdoExt))    ;
        //    return(ErrCode);
@@ -594,7 +594,7 @@ int Media_D_OneSectWriteFlush(PFDO_DEVICE_EXTENSION fdoExt)
 //    if (Check_D_CardStsChg())
 //        MediaChange = ERROR;
 //    //usleep(56*1024);
-//    if ((!Check_D_CntPower())&&(!MediaChange))  // �� power & Media �S�Q change, �h return success
+//    if ((!Check_D_CntPower())&&(!MediaChange))  // ���� power & Media ��S��Q change, ��h return success
 //        return(SMSUCCESS);
 //    //usleep(56*1024);
 //
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/debug.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/debug.h
index 8d5dddf08055..811698f1070c 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/debug.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/debug.h
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/dhfcfg.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/dhfcfg.h
index 75c279f268ae..147f4c83c00c 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/dhfcfg.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/dhfcfg.h
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcf.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcf.c
index 7dc176a95aab..b008773323b3 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcf.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcf.c
@@ -32,9 +32,9 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * COPYRIGHT � 1994 - 1995   by AT&T.                All Rights Reserved
+ * COPYRIGHT �� 1994 - 1995   by AT&T.                All Rights Reserved
- * COPYRIGHT � 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.   All Rights Reserved
+ * COPYRIGHT �� 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.   All Rights Reserved
- * COPYRIGHT � 2001 - 2004   by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
+ * COPYRIGHT �� 2001 - 2004   by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcf.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcf.h
index 000994731166..95527b5cf863 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcf.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcf.h
@@ -40,9 +40,9 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
-* COPYRIGHT � 1994 - 1995       by AT&T.                                All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 1994 - 1995      by AT&T.                                All Rights Reserved
-* COPYRIGHT � 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.       All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.      All Rights Reserved
-* COPYRIGHT � 2001 - 2004       by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 2001 - 2004      by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcfcfg.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcfcfg.h
index 7545bc554112..ef60da8c3ebc 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcfcfg.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcfcfg.h
@@ -64,9 +64,9 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
-* COPYRIGHT � 1994 - 1995       by AT&T.                                All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 1994 - 1995      by AT&T.                                All Rights Reserved
-* COPYRIGHT � 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.       All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.      All Rights Reserved
-* COPYRIGHT � 2001 - 2004       by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 2001 - 2004      by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcfdef.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcfdef.h
index a62b53a22891..30744e194a23 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcfdef.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/hcfdef.h
@@ -33,9 +33,9 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * COPYRIGHT � 1994 - 1995   by AT&T.                All Rights Reserved
+ * COPYRIGHT �� 1994 - 1995   by AT&T.                All Rights Reserved
- * COPYRIGHT � 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.   All Rights Reserved
+ * COPYRIGHT �� 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.   All Rights Reserved
- * COPYRIGHT � 2001 - 2004   by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
+ * COPYRIGHT �� 2001 - 2004   by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mdd.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mdd.h
index b02e3ea9e479..5f951efb9c07 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mdd.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mdd.h
@@ -33,9 +33,9 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
-* COPYRIGHT � 1994 - 1995       by AT&T.                                All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 1994 - 1995      by AT&T.                                All Rights Reserved
-* COPYRIGHT � 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.       All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 1996 - 2000 by Lucent Technologies.      All Rights Reserved
-* COPYRIGHT � 2001 - 2004       by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 2001 - 2004      by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mmd.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mmd.c
index de138c481a9e..c8f52107e6ca 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mmd.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mmd.c
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
-* COPYRIGHT � 2001 - 2004       by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 2001 - 2004      by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mmd.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mmd.h
index 06890c1b30a4..914952513005 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mmd.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/mmd.h
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
-* COPYRIGHT � 2001 - 2004       by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
+* COPYRIGHT �� 2001 - 2004      by Agere Systems Inc.   All Rights Reserved
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_cs.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_cs.h
index 21f17be4f02a..a7ab579759de 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_cs.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_cs.h
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_enc.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_enc.c
index 26cf5486edd6..4c6f776cc4da 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_enc.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_enc.c
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_enc.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_enc.h
index b4f54d81f311..46629f3b112b 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_enc.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_enc.h
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_if.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_if.h
index ed2b4135a10e..6a26130f5a3a 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_if.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_if.h
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_internal.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_internal.h
index 575340834051..553601f48873 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_internal.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_internal.h
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_main.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_main.c
index 483eee1bf63a..dab603e0f452 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_main.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_main.c
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_main.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_main.h
index d593ae535fb8..3b5acdf4e329 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_main.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_main.h
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_netdev.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_netdev.c
index 5a2b334f206e..9c16f5478a75 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_netdev.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_netdev.c
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_netdev.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_netdev.h
index 632ab2e6302c..61f040f26d97 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_netdev.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_netdev.h
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_pci.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_pci.c
index 28ae9dd1b44e..1f1d98679171 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_pci.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_pci.c
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_pci.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_pci.h
index cea04c44ec47..86831f1b4de2 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_pci.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_pci.h
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_priv.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_priv.c
index 260d4f0d47b4..f30e5ee4bca3 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_priv.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_priv.c
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_priv.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_priv.h
index 9b0254497aa7..b647bfd90098 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_priv.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_priv.h
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_profile.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_profile.c
index a459e48c7bf0..b8c96cf18de5 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_profile.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_profile.c
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_profile.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_profile.h
index 81db8e8c6ba8..f81df51d2216 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_profile.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_profile.h
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_util.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_util.c
index 3b6f5a59b2bb..b748a3ff7954 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_util.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_util.c
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_util.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_util.h
index 2661bcd6b0ec..946b1b64c46f 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_util.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_util.h
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_version.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_version.h
index fd37040afd01..3deacfac9d25 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_version.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_version.h
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_wext.c b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_wext.c
index 8ac5e1081aa0..7ff0a108da13 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_wext.c
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_wext.c
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_wext.h b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_wext.h
index a713058c8027..029da52c4c49 100644
--- a/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_wext.h
+++ b/drivers/staging/wlags49_h2/wl_wext.h
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
 * software indicates your acceptance of these terms and conditions.  If you do
 * not agree with these terms and conditions, do not use the software.
 *
- * Copyright � 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
+ * Copyright �� 2003 Agere Systems Inc.
 * All rights reserved.
 *
 * Redistribution and use in source or binary forms, with or without
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@
 *
 * Disclaimer
 *
- * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED �AS IS� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
+ * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED ��AS IS�� AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
 * INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFRINGEMENT AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
 * MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.  ANY
 * USE, MODIFICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THIS SOFTWARE IS SOLELY AT THE USERS OWN
diff --git a/drivers/usb/gadget/s3c2410_udc.c b/drivers/usb/gadget/s3c2410_udc.c
index b8643771fa80..fac4c650d4bb 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/gadget/s3c2410_udc.c
+++ b/drivers/usb/gadget/s3c2410_udc.c
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 *
 * Samsung S3C24xx series on-chip full speed USB device controllers
 *
- * Copyright (C) 2004-2007 Herbert P�tzl - Arnaud Patard
+ * Copyright (C) 2004-2007 Herbert Pötzl - Arnaud Patard
 *      Additional cleanups by Ben Dooks <ben-linux@fluff.org>
 *
 * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 #define DRIVER_DESC     "S3C2410 USB Device Controller Gadget"
 #define DRIVER_VERSION  "29 Apr 2007"
-#define DRIVER_AUTHOR   "Herbert P�tzl <herbert@13thfloor.at>, " \
+#define DRIVER_AUTHOR   "Herbert Pötzl <herbert@13thfloor.at>, " \
                        "Arnaud Patard <arnaud.patard@rtp-net.org>"
 static const char               gadget_name[] = "s3c2410_udc";
diff --git a/drivers/usb/gadget/s3c2410_udc.h b/drivers/usb/gadget/s3c2410_udc.h
index a48f619cb1cc..1653bae08b80 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/gadget/s3c2410_udc.h
+++ b/drivers/usb/gadget/s3c2410_udc.h
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 * linux/drivers/usb/gadget/s3c2410_udc.h
 * Samsung on-chip full speed USB device controllers
 *
- * Copyright (C) 2004-2007 Herbert P�tzl - Arnaud Patard
+ * Copyright (C) 2004-2007 Herbert Pötzl - Arnaud Patard
 *      Additional cleanups by Ben Dooks <ben-linux@fluff.org>
 *
 * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
diff --git a/drivers/usb/serial/ftdi_sio_ids.h b/drivers/usb/serial/ftdi_sio_ids.h
index 571fa96b49c7..e38fe48cce1b 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/serial/ftdi_sio_ids.h
+++ b/drivers/usb/serial/ftdi_sio_ids.h
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 * vendor/product IDs (VID/PID) of devices using FTDI USB serial converters.
 * Please keep numerically sorted within individual areas, thanks!
 *
- * Philipp G�hring - pg@futureware.at - added the Device ID of the USB relais
+ * Philipp Gühring - pg@futureware.at - added the Device ID of the USB relais
 * from Rudolf Gugler
 *
 */
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@
 */
 #define FTDI_ASK_RDR400_PID     0xC991  /* ASK RDR 400 series card reader */
-/* www.starting-point-systems.com �Chameleon device */
+/* www.starting-point-systems.com ��Chameleon device */
 #define FTDI_MICRO_CHAMELEON_PID        0xCAA0  /* Product Id */
 /*
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@
 /*
 * Teratronik product ids.
- * Submitted by O. W�lfelschneider.
+ * Submitted by O. Wölfelschneider.
 */
 #define FTDI_TERATRONIK_VCP_PID  0xEC88 /* Teratronik device (preferring VCP driver on windows) */
 #define FTDI_TERATRONIK_D2XX_PID 0xEC89 /* Teratronik device (preferring D2XX driver on windows) */
diff --git a/drivers/usb/storage/isd200.c b/drivers/usb/storage/isd200.c
index ffc4193e9505..7019273929af 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/storage/isd200.c
+++ b/drivers/usb/storage/isd200.c
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@
 #include "scsiglue.h"
 MODULE_DESCRIPTION("Driver for In-System Design, Inc. ISD200 ASIC");
-MODULE_AUTHOR("Bj�rn Stenberg <bjorn@haxx.se>");
+MODULE_AUTHOR("Björn Stenberg <bjorn@haxx.se>");
 MODULE_LICENSE("GPL");
 static int isd200_Initialization(struct us_data *us);
diff --git a/drivers/usb/storage/unusual_devs.h b/drivers/usb/storage/unusual_devs.h
index 3041a974faf3..50302b997bd5 100644
--- a/drivers/usb/storage/unusual_devs.h
+++ b/drivers/usb/storage/unusual_devs.h
@@ -1907,7 +1907,7 @@ UNUSUAL_DEV(  0x1b1c, 0x1ab5, 0x0200, 0x0200,
                USB_SC_DEVICE, USB_PR_DEVICE, NULL,
                US_FL_INITIAL_READ10 ),
-/* Patch by Richard Sch�tz <r.schtz@t-online.de>
+/* Patch by Richard Schütz <r.schtz@t-online.de>
 * This external hard drive enclosure uses a JMicron chip which
 * needs the US_FL_IGNORE_RESIDUE flag to work properly. */
 UNUSUAL_DEV(  0x1e68, 0x001b, 0x0000, 0x0000,
diff --git a/drivers/video/omap/rfbi.c b/drivers/video/omap/rfbi.c
index 0c6981f1a4a3..2c1a3402bef0 100644
--- a/drivers/video/omap/rfbi.c
+++ b/drivers/video/omap/rfbi.c
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 * OMAP2 Remote Frame Buffer Interface support
 *
 * Copyright (C) 2005 Nokia Corporation
- * Author: Juha Yrj�l� <juha.yrjola@nokia.com>
+ * Author: Juha Yrjölä <juha.yrjola@nokia.com>
 *         Imre Deak <imre.deak@nokia.com>
 *
 * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it
diff --git a/drivers/video/omap/sossi.c b/drivers/video/omap/sossi.c
index 8fb7c708f563..f79c137753d7 100644
--- a/drivers/video/omap/sossi.c
+++ b/drivers/video/omap/sossi.c
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 * OMAP1 Special OptimiSed Screen Interface support
 *
 * Copyright (C) 2004-2005 Nokia Corporation
- * Author: Juha Yrj�l� <juha.yrjola@nokia.com>
+ * Author: Juha Yrjölä <juha.yrjola@nokia.com>
 *
 * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it
 * under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the
diff --git a/drivers/watchdog/w83627hf_wdt.c b/drivers/watchdog/w83627hf_wdt.c
index dd5d67548758..576a388a1164 100644
--- a/drivers/watchdog/w83627hf_wdt.c
+++ b/drivers/watchdog/w83627hf_wdt.c
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 *      (c) Copyright 2007 Vlad Drukker <vlad@storewiz.com>
 *              added support for W83627THF.
 *
- *      (c) Copyright 2003,2007 P�draig Brady <P@draigBrady.com>
+ *      (c) Copyright 2003,2007 Pádraig Brady <P@draigBrady.com>
 *
 *      Based on advantechwdt.c which is based on wdt.c.
 *      Original copyright messages:
@@ -401,6 +401,6 @@ module_init(wdt_init);
 module_exit(wdt_exit);
 MODULE_LICENSE("GPL");
-MODULE_AUTHOR("P�draig Brady <P@draigBrady.com>");
+MODULE_AUTHOR("Pádraig  Brady <P@draigBrady.com>");
 MODULE_DESCRIPTION("w83627hf/thf WDT driver");
 MODULE_ALIAS_MISCDEV(WATCHDOG_MINOR);
diff --git a/drivers/zorro/zorro.ids b/drivers/zorro/zorro.ids
index de24e3decedd..119abea8c6cb 100644
--- a/drivers/zorro/zorro.ids
+++ b/drivers/zorro/zorro.ids
@@ -351,7 +351,7 @@
        0200  EGS 28/24 Spectrum [Graphics Card]
 0892  Apollo
        0100  A1200 [FPU and RAM Expansion]
-0893  Ingenieurb�ro Helfrich
+0893  Ingenieurbüro Helfrich
        0500  Piccolo RAM [Graphics Card]
        0600  Piccolo [Graphics Card]
        0700  PeggyPlus MPEG [Video Card]
diff --git a/kernel/events/core.c b/kernel/events/core.c
index 0e8457da6f95..f641547beb76 100644
--- a/kernel/events/core.c
+++ b/kernel/events/core.c
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 *  Copyright (C) 2008 Thomas Gleixner <tglx@linutronix.de>
 *  Copyright (C) 2008-2011 Red Hat, Inc., Ingo Molnar
 *  Copyright (C) 2008-2011 Red Hat, Inc., Peter Zijlstra <pzijlstr@redhat.com>
- *  Copyright  �  2009 Paul Mackerras, IBM Corp. <paulus@au1.ibm.com>
+ *  Copyright  ��  2009 Paul Mackerras, IBM Corp. <paulus@au1.ibm.com>
 *
 * For licensing details see kernel-base/COPYING
 */
diff --git a/kernel/events/ring_buffer.c b/kernel/events/ring_buffer.c
index a2a29205cc0f..809c8ec5d42a 100644
--- a/kernel/events/ring_buffer.c
+++ b/kernel/events/ring_buffer.c
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 *  Copyright (C) 2008 Thomas Gleixner <tglx@linutronix.de>
 *  Copyright (C) 2008-2011 Red Hat, Inc., Ingo Molnar
 *  Copyright (C) 2008-2011 Red Hat, Inc., Peter Zijlstra <pzijlstr@redhat.com>
- *  Copyright  �  2009 Paul Mackerras, IBM Corp. <paulus@au1.ibm.com>
+ *  Copyright  ��  2009 Paul Mackerras, IBM Corp. <paulus@au1.ibm.com>
 *
 * For licensing details see kernel-base/COPYING
 */
diff --git a/tools/testing/ktest/sample.conf b/tools/testing/ktest/sample.conf
index dbedfa196727..553c06b7d6f2 100644
--- a/tools/testing/ktest/sample.conf
+++ b/tools/testing/ktest/sample.conf
@@ -950,7 +950,7 @@
 #   TEST_START
 #   TEST_TYPE = config_bisect
 #   CONFIG_BISECT_TYPE = build
-#   CONFIG_BISECT = /home/test/�onfig-bad
+#   CONFIG_BISECT = /home/test/config-bad
 #   MIN_CONFIG = /home/test/config-min
 #   BISECT_MANUAL = 1
 #