Confused About Linux Compatibility
I am attempting to install a Linux RPM of Legato's Networker Backup Client on FBSD 7.1 I do not know if this is possible but I hope so. :) I have followed instructions in the Handbook and http://www.linux.com/articles/53055. I am at the point of installing an appropriate linux_base port and linux_base-f8 seemed like the most recent/reasonable. However when I attempt to install, I get this output: ** Port marked as IGNORE: emulators/linux_base-f8: compat.linux.osrelease: 2.4.2 is not supported ** Listing the failed packages (-:ignored / *:skipped / !:failed) - emulators/linux_base-f8 Further Google searches suggest that compat.linux.osrelease is a sysctl setting. I've seen reference to setting it to 2.6.16 but also that this is experimental. I found http://wiki.freebsd.org/linux-kernel but this leaves me confused as well. Bottom line, what linux_base port should I install and do I need to set this sysctl to something? I'm confused... Thanks, Drew -- Be a Great Magician! Visit The Alchemist's Warehouse http://www.alchemistswarehouse.com ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Confused About Linux Compatibility
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Drew Tomlinson wrote: Bottom line, what linux_base port should I install and do I need to set this sysctl to something? I'm confused... If you have a recent 7-STABLE changing the linux kernel version to 2.6.16 and running -f8 should not be a problem. If your running 6-* or 7-RELEASE stick with linux base fc4. - -- GNU Key fingerptrint: 2E13 BC16 5F54 0FBD 62ED 42B6 B65F 24AB E9C2 CCD1 -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.9 (FreeBSD) iEYEARECAAYFAkkUo4kACgkQtl8kq+nCzNELmACdG92S7vBswh/33vKxt8n3EBeB AnYAnREzk7Jj+1+NdWT4F31ZTKwqGorJ =01rY -END PGP SIGNATURE- ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Confused About Linux Compatibility
Drew Tomlinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am attempting to install a Linux RPM of Legato's Networker Backup Client on FBSD 7.1 I do not know if this is possible but I hope so. :) I have followed instructions in the Handbook and http://www.linux.com/articles/53055. I am at the point of installing an appropriate linux_base port and linux_base-f8 seemed like the most recent/reasonable. However when I attempt to install, I get this output: ** Port marked as IGNORE: emulators/linux_base-f8: compat.linux.osrelease: 2.4.2 is not supported ** Listing the failed packages (-:ignored / *:skipped / !:failed) - emulators/linux_base-f8 Further Google searches suggest that compat.linux.osrelease is a sysctl setting. I've seen reference to setting it to 2.6.16 but also that this is experimental. I found http://wiki.freebsd.org/linux-kernel but this leaves me confused as well. Bottom line, what linux_base port should I install and do I need to set this sysctl to something? I'm confused... Current default (i.e. well tested and supported) linux base port is linux_base-fc4 with compat.linux.osrelease=2.4.2. This should be your first try. If you get any further questions a better mailing list (to look for additional information as well as asking questions) is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers, -- Boris Samorodov (bsam) Research Engineer, http://www.ipt.ru Telephone Internet SP FreeBSD committer, http://www.FreeBSD.org The Power To Serve ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Confused About Linux Compatibility
Eitan Adler wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Drew Tomlinson wrote: Bottom line, what linux_base port should I install and do I need to set this sysctl to something? I'm confused... If you have a recent 7-STABLE changing the linux kernel version to 2.6.16 and running -f8 should not be a problem. If your running 6-* or 7-RELEASE stick with linux base fc4. Thank you for your reply. I am running 7.1-PRERELEASE. I plan to update to 7.1-RELEASE as soon as I can get to the console, probably within the next month or so. Is 7.1-PRERELEASE recent enough for -f8? It was built Oct. 9th. Is there any big advantage of -f8 over -fc4? I guess I just *feel* like -f8 would be more updated and less hassle in the long run. However I know that with software, newer isn't always better. :) Thanks, Drew -- Be a Great Magician! Visit The Alchemist's Warehouse http://www.alchemistswarehouse.com ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Confused About Linux Compatibility
Boris Samorodov wrote: Drew Tomlinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am attempting to install a Linux RPM of Legato's Networker Backup Client on FBSD 7.1 I do not know if this is possible but I hope so. :) I have followed instructions in the Handbook and http://www.linux.com/articles/53055. I am at the point of installing an appropriate linux_base port and linux_base-f8 seemed like the most recent/reasonable. However when I attempt to install, I get this output: ** Port marked as IGNORE: emulators/linux_base-f8: compat.linux.osrelease: 2.4.2 is not supported ** Listing the failed packages (-:ignored / *:skipped / !:failed) - emulators/linux_base-f8 Further Google searches suggest that compat.linux.osrelease is a sysctl setting. I've seen reference to setting it to 2.6.16 but also that this is experimental. I found http://wiki.freebsd.org/linux-kernel but this leaves me confused as well. Bottom line, what linux_base port should I install and do I need to set this sysctl to something? I'm confused... Current default (i.e. well tested and supported) linux base port is linux_base-fc4 with compat.linux.osrelease=2.4.2. This should be your first try. If you get any further questions a better mailing list (to look for additional information as well as asking questions) is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for your reply and the suggestion of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cheers, Drew -- Be a Great Magician! Visit The Alchemist's Warehouse http://www.alchemistswarehouse.com ___ freebsd-questions@freebsd.org mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-questions To unsubscribe, send any mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
