Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On 5 Mar 2003, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> Op di 04-03-2003, om 22:24 schreef Geert Uytterhoeven:
> [added [EMAIL PROTECTED] to the Cc list; -x and -powerpc should
> probably be removed, so setting reply-to]
> > > There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an
> > > issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area,
> > > they don't boot.
> > >
> > > There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was
> > > rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since,
> > > to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been
> > > removed from the archive.
> >
> > What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my
> > Amiga,
> > with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem?
>
> No, it is not; according to the bug report, problems started with glibc
> 2.2.4.
>
> I must admit that I personally never tried running a 2.4 kernel on my
> m68k box, since I did not find the time back then to try it out, and did
> not hear any success reports from people running 2.4 on m68k (not on
> [EMAIL PROTECTED], on [EMAIL PROTECTED], or in
> comp.os.linux.m68k). In fact, yours is the first success report I ever
Ah, I no longer read those mailing lists and newsgroups...
> heard. Also, I vaguely remember something about this bug being
> Mac-specific, but I might have been dreaming about that part.
That's possible...
> Are you running Debian on that particular box? If not, the problems
> could be Debian-specific...
What else would I be running? ;-) For m68k, there's really not much choice...
Gr{oetje,eeting}s,
Geert
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Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On 5 Mar 2003, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> Op di 04-03-2003, om 22:24 schreef Geert Uytterhoeven:
> [added [EMAIL PROTECTED] to the Cc list; -x and -powerpc should
> probably be removed, so setting reply-to]
> > > There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an
> > > issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area,
> > > they don't boot.
> > >
> > > There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was
> > > rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since,
> > > to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been
> > > removed from the archive.
> >
> > What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my Amiga,
> > with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem?
>
> No, it is not; according to the bug report, problems started with glibc
> 2.2.4.
>
> I must admit that I personally never tried running a 2.4 kernel on my
> m68k box, since I did not find the time back then to try it out, and did
> not hear any success reports from people running 2.4 on m68k (not on
> [EMAIL PROTECTED], on [EMAIL PROTECTED], or in
> comp.os.linux.m68k). In fact, yours is the first success report I ever
Ah, I no longer read those mailing lists and newsgroups...
> heard. Also, I vaguely remember something about this bug being
> Mac-specific, but I might have been dreaming about that part.
That's possible...
> Are you running Debian on that particular box? If not, the problems
> could be Debian-specific...
What else would I be running? ;-) For m68k, there's really not much choice...
Gr{oetje,eeting}s,
Geert
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Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
Op di 04-03-2003, om 22:24 schreef Geert Uytterhoeven: [added [EMAIL PROTECTED] to the Cc list; -x and -powerpc should probably be removed, so setting reply-to] > > There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an > > issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area, > > they don't boot. > > > > There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was > > rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since, > > to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been > > removed from the archive. > > What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my Amiga, > with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem? No, it is not; according to the bug report, problems started with glibc 2.2.4. I must admit that I personally never tried running a 2.4 kernel on my m68k box, since I did not find the time back then to try it out, and did not hear any success reports from people running 2.4 on m68k (not on [EMAIL PROTECTED], on [EMAIL PROTECTED], or in comp.os.linux.m68k). In fact, yours is the first success report I ever heard. Also, I vaguely remember something about this bug being Mac-specific, but I might have been dreaming about that part. Are you running Debian on that particular box? If not, the problems could be Debian-specific... -- wouter at grep dot be "An expert can usually spot the difference between a fake charge and a full one, but there are plenty of dead experts." -- National Geographic Channel, in a documentary about large African beasts.
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
Op di 04-03-2003, om 22:24 schreef Geert Uytterhoeven: [added [EMAIL PROTECTED] to the Cc list; -x and -powerpc should probably be removed, so setting reply-to] > > There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an > > issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area, > > they don't boot. > > > > There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was > > rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since, > > to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been > > removed from the archive. > > What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my Amiga, > with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem? No, it is not; according to the bug report, problems started with glibc 2.2.4. I must admit that I personally never tried running a 2.4 kernel on my m68k box, since I did not find the time back then to try it out, and did not hear any success reports from people running 2.4 on m68k (not on [EMAIL PROTECTED], on [EMAIL PROTECTED], or in comp.os.linux.m68k). In fact, yours is the first success report I ever heard. Also, I vaguely remember something about this bug being Mac-specific, but I might have been dreaming about that part. Are you running Debian on that particular box? If not, the problems could be Debian-specific... -- wouter at grep dot be "An expert can usually spot the difference between a fake charge and a full one, but there are plenty of dead experts." -- National Geographic Channel, in a documentary about large African beasts. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Christian T. Steigies wrote:
> On Tue, Mar 04, 2003 at 10:24:45PM +0100, Geert Uytterhoeven wrote:
> > What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my
> > Amiga,
> > with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem?
>
> I am trying to build some 2.4.20 packages. The last version I tried was
> 2.4.18, which was mostly stable, but it still froze from time to time. And I
> think it did not work together with xdm. I have one built for my Amiga, but
> I cannot test it until I return home. I will try to build generic
> kernel-images for all subarches, so more people can test them, its not
> enough to have 2.4 kernel-images, they better work at least as good as the
> 2.2.20 we are using now.
So you have a fairly recent 2.2.x as well? I've been thinking about upgrading
m68k to the latest 2.2.x (and even 2.0.x :-) tree myself, but due to a lack of
time that didn't happen yet.
Gr{oetje,eeting}s,
Geert
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Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Christian T. Steigies wrote:
> On Tue, Mar 04, 2003 at 10:24:45PM +0100, Geert Uytterhoeven wrote:
> > What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my Amiga,
> > with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem?
>
> I am trying to build some 2.4.20 packages. The last version I tried was
> 2.4.18, which was mostly stable, but it still froze from time to time. And I
> think it did not work together with xdm. I have one built for my Amiga, but
> I cannot test it until I return home. I will try to build generic
> kernel-images for all subarches, so more people can test them, its not
> enough to have 2.4 kernel-images, they better work at least as good as the
> 2.2.20 we are using now.
So you have a fairly recent 2.2.x as well? I've been thinking about upgrading
m68k to the latest 2.2.x (and even 2.0.x :-) tree myself, but due to a lack of
time that didn't happen yet.
Gr{oetje,eeting}s,
Geert
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Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Tue, Mar 04, 2003 at 10:24:45PM +0100, Geert Uytterhoeven wrote: > > What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my Amiga, > with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem? I am trying to build some 2.4.20 packages. The last version I tried was 2.4.18, which was mostly stable, but it still froze from time to time. And I think it did not work together with xdm. I have one built for my Amiga, but I cannot test it until I return home. I will try to build generic kernel-images for all subarches, so more people can test them, its not enough to have 2.4 kernel-images, they better work at least as good as the 2.2.20 we are using now. Christian
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
At 04 Mar 2003 20:18:00 +0100, Wouter Verhelst wrote: > > Op ma 03-03-2003, om 23:45 schreef Branden Robinson: > > On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 11:15:03AM +0100, Xavier Bestel wrote: > > > Le lun 03/03/2003 ? 01:36, Branden Robinson a ?crit : > > > > > > >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist > > > > for > > > >m68k-based Macintoshes. > > > > > > You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to. > > > > If someone could clarify the situation with kernel 2.4 on m68k, I'd > > appreciate it. > > There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an > issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area, > they don't boot. > > There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was > rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since, > to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been > removed from the archive. > > [1] note that I'm not pointing fingers here, I'm not skilled enough in > that area to tell who's "fault" it is. I don't know such an issue, but glibc-2.3.1 also causes the problem? Regards, -- gotom
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Tue, Mar 04, 2003 at 10:24:45PM +0100, Geert Uytterhoeven wrote: > > What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my Amiga, > with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem? I am trying to build some 2.4.20 packages. The last version I tried was 2.4.18, which was mostly stable, but it still froze from time to time. And I think it did not work together with xdm. I have one built for my Amiga, but I cannot test it until I return home. I will try to build generic kernel-images for all subarches, so more people can test them, its not enough to have 2.4 kernel-images, they better work at least as good as the 2.2.20 we are using now. Christian -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
At 04 Mar 2003 20:18:00 +0100, Wouter Verhelst wrote: > > Op ma 03-03-2003, om 23:45 schreef Branden Robinson: > > On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 11:15:03AM +0100, Xavier Bestel wrote: > > > Le lun 03/03/2003 ? 01:36, Branden Robinson a ?crit : > > > > > > >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist for > > > >m68k-based Macintoshes. > > > > > > You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to. > > > > If someone could clarify the situation with kernel 2.4 on m68k, I'd > > appreciate it. > > There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an > issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area, > they don't boot. > > There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was > rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since, > to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been > removed from the archive. > > [1] note that I'm not pointing fingers here, I'm not skilled enough in > that area to tell who's "fault" it is. I don't know such an issue, but glibc-2.3.1 also causes the problem? Regards, -- gotom -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On 4 Mar 2003, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> Op ma 03-03-2003, om 23:45 schreef Branden Robinson:
> > On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 11:15:03AM +0100, Xavier Bestel wrote:
> > > Le lun 03/03/2003 ? 01:36, Branden Robinson a ?crit :
> > >
> > > >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist
> > > > for
> > > >m68k-based Macintoshes.
> > >
> > > You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to.
> >
> > If someone could clarify the situation with kernel 2.4 on m68k, I'd
> > appreciate it.
>
> There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an
> issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area,
> they don't boot.
>
> There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was
> rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since,
> to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been
> removed from the archive.
What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my Amiga,
with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem?
Gr{oetje,eeting}s,
Geert
--
Geert Uytterhoeven -- There's lots of Linux beyond ia32 -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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when I'm talking to journalists I just say "programmer" or something like that.
-- Linus Torvalds
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Tue, Mar 04, 2003 at 08:18:00PM +0100, Wouter Verhelst wrote: > There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an > issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area, > they don't boot. [...] Okay, thanks! -- G. Branden Robinson| We either learn from history or, Debian GNU/Linux | uh, well, something bad will [EMAIL PROTECTED] | happen. http://people.debian.org/~branden/ | -- Bob Church pgpxIJCGH8BtU.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On 4 Mar 2003, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> Op ma 03-03-2003, om 23:45 schreef Branden Robinson:
> > On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 11:15:03AM +0100, Xavier Bestel wrote:
> > > Le lun 03/03/2003 ? 01:36, Branden Robinson a ?crit :
> > >
> > > >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist for
> > > >m68k-based Macintoshes.
> > >
> > > You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to.
> >
> > If someone could clarify the situation with kernel 2.4 on m68k, I'd
> > appreciate it.
>
> There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an
> issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area,
> they don't boot.
>
> There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was
> rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since,
> to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been
> removed from the archive.
What's the real problem? I'm running 2.4.20 (from Linux/m68k CVS) on my Amiga,
with glibc-2.2.5-3? Or is this version glibc too old to exhibit the problem?
Gr{oetje,eeting}s,
Geert
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Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
Op ma 03-03-2003, om 23:45 schreef Branden Robinson: > On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 11:15:03AM +0100, Xavier Bestel wrote: > > Le lun 03/03/2003 ? 01:36, Branden Robinson a ?crit : > > > > >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist > > > for > > >m68k-based Macintoshes. > > > > You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to. > > If someone could clarify the situation with kernel 2.4 on m68k, I'd > appreciate it. There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area, they don't boot. There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since, to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been removed from the archive. [1] note that I'm not pointing fingers here, I'm not skilled enough in that area to tell who's "fault" it is. -- wouter at grep dot be "An expert can usually spot the difference between a fake charge and a full one, but there are plenty of dead experts." -- National Geographic Channel, in a documentary about large African beasts.
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Tue, Mar 04, 2003 at 08:18:00PM +0100, Wouter Verhelst wrote: > There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an > issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area, > they don't boot. [...] Okay, thanks! -- G. Branden Robinson| We either learn from history or, Debian GNU/Linux | uh, well, something bad will [EMAIL PROTECTED] | happen. http://people.debian.org/~branden/ | -- Bob Church pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
Op ma 03-03-2003, om 23:45 schreef Branden Robinson: > On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 11:15:03AM +0100, Xavier Bestel wrote: > > Le lun 03/03/2003 ? 01:36, Branden Robinson a ?crit : > > > > >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist for > > >m68k-based Macintoshes. > > > > You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to. > > If someone could clarify the situation with kernel 2.4 on m68k, I'd > appreciate it. There are actually some 2.4 kernels available for m68k, but due to an issue related to glibc[1] that started somewhere in the glibc-2.2 area, they don't boot. There used to be a bug report on glibc regarding that issue, which was rather quickly reassigned to the kernel-patch-2.4.7-m68k package. Since, to date, nobody ever solved the issue, the latter package has now been removed from the archive. [1] note that I'm not pointing fingers here, I'm not skilled enough in that area to tell who's "fault" it is. -- wouter at grep dot be "An expert can usually spot the difference between a fake charge and a full one, but there are plenty of dead experts." -- National Geographic Channel, in a documentary about large African beasts. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 10:24:05AM -0800, Brett Carter wrote: > On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 03:10:05AM +0100, Michel D?nzer wrote: > > > > Couldn't you simply point people to > > http://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/keycodes, or at least make the entry > > much shorter in favour of that pointer? > > > > Yup, I must agree with Michel, no need to duplicate information that's > already published. The reason I didn't was that I wasn't aware of this resource. The reason I won't chop it down to nothing is because some people who can't log into their display manager, or use X because of keyboard problems may not be connected to the net, or be unable to bring up a graphical Web browser they can use visit that URL, and be unfamiliar with or fearful of text-mode browsers like links or w3m. I will, however, include a reference to it in my FAQ; thanks for bringing it to my attention! -- G. Branden Robinson| There's nothing an agnostic can't Debian GNU/Linux | do if he doesn't know whether he [EMAIL PROTECTED] | believes in it or not. http://people.debian.org/~branden/ | -- Graham Chapman pgpmN829dSve1.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 11:15:03AM +0100, Xavier Bestel wrote: > Le lun 03/03/2003 ? 01:36, Branden Robinson a ?crit : > > >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist for > >m68k-based Macintoshes. > > You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to. If someone could clarify the situation with kernel 2.4 on m68k, I'd appreciate it. -- G. Branden Robinson| Q: How does a Unix guru have sex? Debian GNU/Linux | A: unzip;strip;touch;finger;mount; [EMAIL PROTECTED] |fsck;more;yes;fsck;fsck;fsck; http://people.debian.org/~branden/ |umount;sleep pgpioMG1Ki1iV.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 10:24:05AM -0800, Brett Carter wrote: > On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 03:10:05AM +0100, Michel D?nzer wrote: > > > > Couldn't you simply point people to > > http://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/keycodes, or at least make the entry > > much shorter in favour of that pointer? > > > > Yup, I must agree with Michel, no need to duplicate information that's > already published. The reason I didn't was that I wasn't aware of this resource. The reason I won't chop it down to nothing is because some people who can't log into their display manager, or use X because of keyboard problems may not be connected to the net, or be unable to bring up a graphical Web browser they can use visit that URL, and be unfamiliar with or fearful of text-mode browsers like links or w3m. I will, however, include a reference to it in my FAQ; thanks for bringing it to my attention! -- G. Branden Robinson| There's nothing an agnostic can't Debian GNU/Linux | do if he doesn't know whether he [EMAIL PROTECTED] | believes in it or not. http://people.debian.org/~branden/ | -- Graham Chapman pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 11:15:03AM +0100, Xavier Bestel wrote: > Le lun 03/03/2003 ? 01:36, Branden Robinson a ?crit : > > >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist for > >m68k-based Macintoshes. > > You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to. If someone could clarify the situation with kernel 2.4 on m68k, I'd appreciate it. -- G. Branden Robinson| Q: How does a Unix guru have sex? Debian GNU/Linux | A: unzip;strip;touch;finger;mount; [EMAIL PROTECTED] |fsck;more;yes;fsck;fsck;fsck; http://people.debian.org/~branden/ |umount;sleep pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 03:10:05AM +0100, Michel D?nzer wrote: > > Couldn't you simply point people to > http://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/keycodes, or at least make the entry > much shorter in favour of that pointer? > Yup, I must agree with Michel, no need to duplicate information that's already published. -Brett
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 03:10:05AM +0100, Michel D?nzer wrote: > > Couldn't you simply point people to > http://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/keycodes, or at least make the entry > much shorter in favour of that pointer? > Yup, I must agree with Michel, no need to duplicate information that's already published. -Brett -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
Le lun 03/03/2003 à 01:36, Branden Robinson a écrit : >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist for >m68k-based Macintoshes. You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to. Xav
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On 3 Mar 2003, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> However, I'd like to suggest adding another entry, regarding the fact
> that on (at least) m68k-macs, it is *impossible* to switch the color
> depth or screen resolution of the display under Linux; one has to choose
> the display depth which is chosen under MacOS, and use a line such as
>
> Mode "Default"
>
> in the correct SubSection for the display.
>
> If a question such as this one is not already in your FAQ, that is...
But that's not true for _all_ m68k Macs, right? At least valkyriefb can do mode
switching.
Gr{oetje,eeting}s,
Geert
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Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
Le lun 03/03/2003 à 01:36, Branden Robinson a écrit : >To date, no kernels with the feature of sending Linux keycodes exist for >m68k-based Macintoshes. You should perhaps indicate the date and kernel version this refers to. Xav -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On 3 Mar 2003, Wouter Verhelst wrote:
> However, I'd like to suggest adding another entry, regarding the fact
> that on (at least) m68k-macs, it is *impossible* to switch the color
> depth or screen resolution of the display under Linux; one has to choose
> the display depth which is chosen under MacOS, and use a line such as
>
> Mode "Default"
>
> in the correct SubSection for the display.
>
> If a question such as this one is not already in your FAQ, that is...
But that's not true for _all_ m68k Macs, right? At least valkyriefb can do mode
switching.
Gr{oetje,eeting}s,
Geert
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Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 02:24:15AM +0100, Wouter Verhelst wrote: > Op ma 03-03-2003, om 01:36 schreef Branden Robinson: > > Hi folks, > > > > I'm adding the following FAQ entry to the Debian X FAQ. > > You have a FAQ? Nice. Didn't know. Where can I find it? http://people.debian.org/~branden/xsf/FAQ file:///usr/share/doc/xfree86-common/FAQ.gz > As far as I'm concerned (m68k-side of things), I could not find any > obvious errors. Great, thanks. > However, I'd like to suggest adding another entry, regarding the fact > that on (at least) m68k-macs, it is *impossible* to switch the color > depth or screen resolution of the display under Linux; one has to choose > the display depth which is chosen under MacOS, and use a line such as > > Mode "Default" > > in the correct SubSection for the display. > > If a question such as this one is not already in your FAQ, that is... Please file a wishlist bug about this against xfree86-common, with suggested question and answer text. -- G. Branden Robinson| Mob rule isn't any prettier just Debian GNU/Linux | because you call your mob a [EMAIL PROTECTED] | government. http://people.debian.org/~branden/ | pgph8TGdyEL3w.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, Mar 03, 2003 at 02:24:15AM +0100, Wouter Verhelst wrote: > Op ma 03-03-2003, om 01:36 schreef Branden Robinson: > > Hi folks, > > > > I'm adding the following FAQ entry to the Debian X FAQ. > > You have a FAQ? Nice. Didn't know. Where can I find it? http://people.debian.org/~branden/xsf/FAQ file:///usr/share/doc/xfree86-common/FAQ.gz > As far as I'm concerned (m68k-side of things), I could not find any > obvious errors. Great, thanks. > However, I'd like to suggest adding another entry, regarding the fact > that on (at least) m68k-macs, it is *impossible* to switch the color > depth or screen resolution of the display under Linux; one has to choose > the display depth which is chosen under MacOS, and use a line such as > > Mode "Default" > > in the correct SubSection for the display. > > If a question such as this one is not already in your FAQ, that is... Please file a wishlist bug about this against xfree86-common, with suggested question and answer text. -- G. Branden Robinson| Mob rule isn't any prettier just Debian GNU/Linux | because you call your mob a [EMAIL PROTECTED] | government. http://people.debian.org/~branden/ | pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, 2003-03-03 at 01:36, Branden Robinson wrote: > > I'm adding the following FAQ entry to the Debian X FAQ. > > I would very much appreciate correction of any factual errors I have > made. > > Also, because my FAQ is freely licensed[1], please feel free to borrow > as much of this as you may need for any other FAQ. > > *) I'm using a Macintosh, and while the keyboard works correctly on a virtual >terminal, in X it's all messed up. What's the matter? [ lengthy entry snipped ] Couldn't you simply point people to http://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/keycodes, or at least make the entry much shorter in favour of that pointer? -- Earthling Michel Dänzer (MrCooper)/ Debian GNU/Linux (powerpc) developer XFree86 and DRI project member / CS student, Free Software enthusiast
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
Op ma 03-03-2003, om 01:36 schreef Branden Robinson: > Hi folks, > > I'm adding the following FAQ entry to the Debian X FAQ. You have a FAQ? Nice. Didn't know. Where can I find it? > I would very much appreciate correction of any factual errors I have > made. As far as I'm concerned (m68k-side of things), I could not find any obvious errors. However, I'd like to suggest adding another entry, regarding the fact that on (at least) m68k-macs, it is *impossible* to switch the color depth or screen resolution of the display under Linux; one has to choose the display depth which is chosen under MacOS, and use a line such as Mode "Default" in the correct SubSection for the display. If a question such as this one is not already in your FAQ, that is... -- wouter at grep dot be "An expert can usually spot the difference between a fake charge and a full one, but there are plenty of dead experts." -- National Geographic Channel, in a documentary about large African beasts.
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
On Mon, 2003-03-03 at 01:36, Branden Robinson wrote: > > I'm adding the following FAQ entry to the Debian X FAQ. > > I would very much appreciate correction of any factual errors I have > made. > > Also, because my FAQ is freely licensed[1], please feel free to borrow > as much of this as you may need for any other FAQ. > > *) I'm using a Macintosh, and while the keyboard works correctly on a virtual >terminal, in X it's all messed up. What's the matter? [ lengthy entry snipped ] Couldn't you simply point people to http://www.debian.org/ports/powerpc/keycodes, or at least make the entry much shorter in favour of that pointer? -- Earthling Michel Dänzer (MrCooper)/ Debian GNU/Linux (powerpc) developer XFree86 and DRI project member / CS student, Free Software enthusiast -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: review wanted of new Debian X FAQ entry
Op ma 03-03-2003, om 01:36 schreef Branden Robinson: > Hi folks, > > I'm adding the following FAQ entry to the Debian X FAQ. You have a FAQ? Nice. Didn't know. Where can I find it? > I would very much appreciate correction of any factual errors I have > made. As far as I'm concerned (m68k-side of things), I could not find any obvious errors. However, I'd like to suggest adding another entry, regarding the fact that on (at least) m68k-macs, it is *impossible* to switch the color depth or screen resolution of the display under Linux; one has to choose the display depth which is chosen under MacOS, and use a line such as Mode "Default" in the correct SubSection for the display. If a question such as this one is not already in your FAQ, that is... -- wouter at grep dot be "An expert can usually spot the difference between a fake charge and a full one, but there are plenty of dead experts." -- National Geographic Channel, in a documentary about large African beasts. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
