Re: 2.4 kernel for SUNstation 20
Thomas Nemeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said on Thu, 29 Apr 2004 23:09:34 +0200 (CEST): > Le 29.04.04, Everard Brown a tapot? : > > | Hi All, > > Hi. > > > | Can anyone confirm if I can use kernel-image-2.4.19-sun4u for a SUNstation > 20? > | or do I need to build my own from sources ? > > Neither the one nor the other : you can install the latest > kernel-image-2.4.26-sparc32... Also a sparc newbie - I have a diskless SS20, running 2.2.20-something that came with the SLXT diskless distribution that I used to bootstrap debian. What do I need to do to install a tftpable kernel? And compiling my own kernel? Is it 'make boot', and then copy the boot/vmlinux file to the appropriate /tftpboot file? silo.conf is not relevant in this situation, is it? -- TimC -- http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/staff/tconnors/ So there you have it, supplicant. The Europeans aren't morally superior to you [USAnians] at all. Just intellectually. -- The Usenet Oracle
Re: 2.4 kernel for SUNstation 20
On Fri, 29 Apr 2004, Martin wrote: > > I've got woody running fine but want to use iptables before I put my machine > > on the web, hence the query. > You could just use ipchains. Syntax is a little different IIRC but the > core functionality is the same. He he, one of our largest firewalls separating a network of more than 1000 IP devices from the internet runs 2.0.40 kernel with ipchains support. So if your concern is just a single machine, ipchains will surely do fine :) > If you have time to play around then I'm sure the testing team would > love another report that > http://packages.debian.org/testing/debian-installer/kernel-image-2.4.24-sparc32-di > works fine :-) OK, if that is so appreciated, I must report, that 2.4.24-sparc32 and 2.4.26-sparc37 (from unstable) runs with no problems on my pizzaboxes (several SparcStations and SparcServers). :-) -- Jan Houstek
Re: 2.4 kernel for SUNstation 20
On Thursday 29 Apr 2004 11:42 pm, Martin wrote: > If the problem is "I want to be able to firewall the box to put it on > the net" then no, I recommend using ipchains - this is the path of least > change / hassel. If the problem is "I want a 2.4 series kernel on this > here SparcStation 20" then it's not a bad recommendation. Personally > I'd look in testing first: > http://packages.debian.org/testing/base/kernel-image-2.4.24-sparc32 > > If you have time to play around then I'm sure the testing team would > love another report that > http://packages.debian.org/testing/debian-installer/kernel-image-2.4.24-spa >rc32-di works fine :-) > I'll give the version from the testing feed a try, and give some feedback. Hopefully I figure out who to contact by then ;-) Thanks to *all* Everard
Re: 2.4 kernel for SUNstation 20
> All your queries are valid, so I'll add some more detail... > > I know linux, but really only on i386 - sparc newbie alert! ;-) > > I've got woody running fine but want to use iptables before I put my machine > on the web, hence the query. You could just use ipchains. Syntax is a little different IIRC but the core functionality is the same. > I got another reply suggesting kernel-image-2.4.26-sparc32, which I have > just > found on unstable (Is this the pre-release version of sarge?), is this a good > recommendation? If the problem is "I want to be able to firewall the box to put it on the net" then no, I recommend using ipchains - this is the path of least change / hassel. If the problem is "I want a 2.4 series kernel on this here SparcStation 20" then it's not a bad recommendation. Personally I'd look in testing first: http://packages.debian.org/testing/base/kernel-image-2.4.24-sparc32 If you have time to play around then I'm sure the testing team would love another report that http://packages.debian.org/testing/debian-installer/kernel-image-2.4.24-sparc32-di works fine :-) HTH Sweet Dreams, - Martin -- Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Seasons change, things come to pass"
Re: 2.4 kernel for SUNstation 20
On Thursday 29 Apr 2004 11:06 pm, Martin wrote: > > Can anyone confirm if I can use kernel-image-2.4.19-sun4u for a > > SUNstation 20? > > If you mean a SparcStation 20 then no. It is a sun4m machine not a > sun4u (which are 64 bit UltraSPARC based), thus an image for a sun4u > isn't much use. > > See: > http://packages.debian.org/stable/base/kernel-image-2.4.19-sun4u > "NOTE: This kernel is strictly for UltraSPARC (sun4u) class systems. If > you do not have an UltraSPARC, then most likely you want the sun4cdm > image." > > However kernel-image-*-sun4cdm or kernel-image-*-sun4dm if likely to be > what you're after. If you have several processors in it then you'll > want the smp versions (which the list archives for the best choice of > SMP kernel for a SS20 - it can be a bit picky). > > > or do I need to build my own from sources ? > > Depends what you want. > > 1. A kernel that will work on a SparcStation 20 - no. > 2. A particular piece of functionality - maybe > 3. An exact kernel version - probably > Great, you've confirmed my reason for being concerned ;-) All your queries are valid, so I'll add some more detail... I know linux, but really only on i386 - sparc newbie alert! ;-) I've got woody running fine but want to use iptables before I put my machine on the web, hence the query. I got another reply suggesting kernel-image-2.4.26-sparc32, which I have just found on unstable (Is this the pre-release version of sarge?), is this a good recommendation? Everard
Re: 2.4 kernel for SUNstation 20
Le 29.04.04, Everard Brown a tapot� : | Hi All, Hi. | Can anyone confirm if I can use kernel-image-2.4.19-sun4u for a SUNstation 20? | or do I need to build my own from sources ? Neither the one nor the other : you can install the latest kernel-image-2.4.26-sparc32... Thomas -- Oui. Peut importe l'acad�mie. Ce qui compte dans fufe, c'est que le terme apparaisse dans le Petit Larousse (�dition 1991) de Marc Bonnaud. -+- MS in: Guide du Cabaliste Usenet - L'acad�mie Cabaliste -+-
2.4 kernel for SUNstation 20
Hi All, Can anyone confirm if I can use kernel-image-2.4.19-sun4u for a SUNstation 20? or do I need to build my own from sources ? TIA, Everard
