Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Wed, 6 Aug 2003, Aaron Grewell wrote: Is your /etc/modules.conf correct with the proper aliases, etc? some mod names have changed. I just modprobe the ones I want anyway via a script. Yea, the entries in modules.conf are correct, as they work just fine for 2.4.21. modprobing via a script will work, but that sounds like one hell of a hack. Is this something that is known to be broken in 2.6.x? Wait, didn't they switch to a different file? I think the new kernel uses /etc/modprobe.conf, and a slightly different format to boot. IIRC last time I lived dangerously (2.5.5x) I had to basically recreate the whole thing because the included conversion script didn't work for me. Hopefully it's gotten better since then. I think i've heard that too, but i can't find any doumentation on the format for modprobe.conf, so i don't know where to begin in creating it. -- ~~ Lonni J Friedman[EMAIL PROTECTED] Linux Step-by-step TyGeMo http://netllama.ipfox.com ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 12:43:25 -0400 (EDT) Net Llama! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 26 Jul 2003, David A. Bandel wrote: performed all required upgrades of ancilliary software. Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. I've got 2.6.0-test2 running, although it didn't load all of the modules automagically (just some). My es1371 loaded on its own, just fine, but all the other modules failed to load, and i had to modprobe them. This all works just fine under 2.4.21. Any ideas or suggestions? Is your /etc/modules.conf correct with the proper aliases, etc? some mod names have changed. I just modprobe the ones I want anyway via a script. Ciao, David A. Bandel -- Focus on the dream, not the competition. Nemesis Racing Team motto GPG key autoresponder: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
Wait, didn't they switch to a different file? I think the new kernel uses /etc/modprobe.conf, and a slightly different format to boot. IIRC last time I lived dangerously (2.5.5x) I had to basically recreate the whole thing because the included conversion script didn't work for me. Hopefully it's gotten better since then. I think i've heard that too, but i can't find any doumentation on the format for modprobe.conf, so i don't know where to begin in creating it. The source distribution for module-init-tools comes with a manpage for it, so 'man modprobe.conf' should work. If not, the manpage is in the source directory, so 'man ./modprobe.conf.5' should work from there. I'd also try running the generate-modprobe.conf script to see if it's smart enough to auto-gen for your setup. You might not have to do anything at all. ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
Is your /etc/modules.conf correct with the proper aliases, etc? some mod names have changed. I just modprobe the ones I want anyway via a script. Yea, the entries in modules.conf are correct, as they work just fine for 2.4.21. modprobing via a script will work, but that sounds like one hell of a hack. Is this something that is known to be broken in 2.6.x? Wait, didn't they switch to a different file? I think the new kernel uses /etc/modprobe.conf, and a slightly different format to boot. IIRC last time I lived dangerously (2.5.5x) I had to basically recreate the whole thing because the included conversion script didn't work for me. Hopefully it's gotten better since then. ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Wed, 6 Aug 2003, Aaron Grewell wrote: Wait, didn't they switch to a different file? I think the new kernel uses /etc/modprobe.conf, and a slightly different format to boot. IIRC last time I lived dangerously (2.5.5x) I had to basically recreate the whole thing because the included conversion script didn't work for me. Hopefully it's gotten better since then. I think i've heard that too, but i can't find any doumentation on the format for modprobe.conf, so i don't know where to begin in creating it. The source distribution for module-init-tools comes with a manpage for it, so 'man modprobe.conf' should work. If not, the manpage is in the source directory, so 'man ./modprobe.conf.5' should work from there. I'd also try running the generate-modprobe.conf script to see if it's smart enough to auto-gen for your setup. You might not have to do anything at all. no dice. ran generate-modprobe.conf, and still only the es1371 got auto loaded. -- ~~ Lonni J Friedman[EMAIL PROTECTED] Linux Step-by-step TyGeMo http://netllama.ipfox.com ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Wed, 6 Aug 2003, David A. Bandel wrote: On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 12:43:25 -0400 (EDT) Net Llama! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 26 Jul 2003, David A. Bandel wrote: performed all required upgrades of ancilliary software. Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. I've got 2.6.0-test2 running, although it didn't load all of the modules automagically (just some). My es1371 loaded on its own, just fine, but all the other modules failed to load, and i had to modprobe them. This all works just fine under 2.4.21. Any ideas or suggestions? Is your /etc/modules.conf correct with the proper aliases, etc? some mod names have changed. I just modprobe the ones I want anyway via a script. Yea, the entries in modules.conf are correct, as they work just fine for 2.4.21. modprobing via a script will work, but that sounds like one hell of a hack. Is this something that is known to be broken in 2.6.x? -- ~~ Lonni J Friedman[EMAIL PROTECTED] Linux Step-by-step TyGeMo http://netllama.ipfox.com ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Sat, 26 Jul 2003, David A. Bandel wrote: performed all required upgrades of ancilliary software. Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. I've got 2.6.0-test2 running, although it didn't load all of the modules automagically (just some). My es1371 loaded on its own, just fine, but all the other modules failed to load, and i had to modprobe them. This all works just fine under 2.4.21. Any ideas or suggestions? -- ~~ Lonni J Friedman[EMAIL PROTECTED] Linux Step-by-step TyGeMo http://netllama.ipfox.com ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Saturday 26 July 2003 10:32 pm, Kurt Wall wrote: Quoth Keith Antoine: On Saturday 26 July 2003 05:35 pm, David A. Bandel wrote: Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. Ciao, David A. Bandel Phewww!! I could breathe again at last: Many thanks. Another helpful doc, although a little bit dated, is http://www.codemonkey.org.uk/post-halloween-2.5.txt. However, just now, I'm gettin Connection Refused errors. Anyone else? Kurt YUP! -- Keith Antoine (GANDALF) aka 'SKIPPY' 18 Arkana St, The Gap, Queensland 4061, Australia:: PH:61733002161 Practising Geriatric, Retired Electronics Engineer, Knowall, Brain in storage ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
Kurt Wall schrieb: Quoth Keith Antoine: On Saturday 26 July 2003 05:35 pm, David A. Bandel wrote: Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. Ciao, David A. Bandel Phewww!! I could breathe again at last: Many thanks. Another helpful doc, although a little bit dated, is http://www.codemonkey.org.uk/post-halloween-2.5.txt. However, just now, I'm gettin Connection Refused errors. Anyone else? Same in Old Europe. BTW, I don't find anything under the obove mentioned url http://linuxbooks ... as well, only a blank page in mozilla. Klaus ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
Kurt Wall wrote: Quoth Klaus-Peter Schrage: Kurt Wall schrieb: Quoth Keith Antoine: On Saturday 26 July 2003 05:35 pm, David A. Bandel wrote: Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. Ciao, David A. Bandel Phewww!! I could breathe again at last: Many thanks. Another helpful doc, although a little bit dated, is http://www.codemonkey.org.uk/post-halloween-2.5.txt. However, just now, I'm gettin Connection Refused errors. Anyone else? I was able to get it from kernel.org (ftp://ftp.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/people/davej/misc/post-halloweeen-2.5.txt) Same in Old Europe. BTW, I don't find anything under the obove mentioned url http://linuxbooks ... as well, only a blank page in mozilla. Klaus Works here using Firebird 0.6 and Mozilla 1.4 $ mozilla -v Mozilla 1.4, Copyright (c) 2003 mozilla.org, build 2003062407 $ MozillaFirebird -v Mozilla 1.5a, Copyright (c) 2003 mozilla.org, build 2003070308 It didn't work using moz 1.3.1, now it does with 1.4, thanks Klaus ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Sunday 27 July 2003 09:57 am, Kurt Wall wrote: I was able to get it from kernel.org (ftp://ftp.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/people/davej/misc/post-halloweeen-2. 5.txt) When I tried this URL it came back saying no such file is avaiable. So I tried the local mirror and got it from there. ftp://mirror.aarnet.edu.au/pub/linux/kernel/people/davej/misc/post-halloweeen-2.5.txt -- Keith Antoine (GANDALF) aka 'SKIPPY' 18 Arkana St, The Gap, Queensland 4061, Australia:: PH:61733002161 Practising Geriatric, Retired Electronics Engineer, Knowall, Brain in storage ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 09:57:03 -0400 Kurt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [snip] David, would you like to submit this as an SxS? Feel free to use it (I put the conditions for use at the bottom). However, the document on my site will be maintained (upgraded, improved, etc.). Ciao, David A. Bandel -- Focus on the dream, not the competition. Nemesis Racing Team motto GPG key autoresponder: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
Quoth David A. Bandel: On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 09:57:03 -0400 Kurt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [snip] David, would you like to submit this as an SxS? Feel free to use it (I put the conditions for use at the bottom). I read that, but the implications failed to register. I must have had some PAGE_STUPID swapped in. However, the document on my site will be maintained (upgraded, improved, etc.). Well, I think I'll pass then. We have enough trouble with links going stale and material going out of date as it is, and I can't commit to keeping a SxS-hosted copy of your document up to date. Thanks anyway, Kurt -- The student in question is performing minimally for his peer group and is an emerging underachiever. ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
Um, myself, still waiting for the BANDEL branded distro on your site, David A. Bandel wrote: On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 09:57:03 -0400 Kurt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SNIP -- Ben Duncan Phone (601)-355-2574 Fax (601)-355-2573 Cell (601)-946-1220 Business Network Solutions 336 Elton Road Jackson MS, 39212 Software is like Sex, it is better when it's free - Linus Torvalds ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:52:22 -0500 Ben Duncan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Um, myself, still waiting for the BANDEL branded distro on your site, Actually, I had one. I called it Chiriqui Linux. However, the KNOPPIX folks did a much better job and I have no time to maintain it. (It, too, was a CD-ROM-based distro.) Ciao, David A. Bandel -- Focus on the dream, not the competition. Nemesis Racing Team motto GPG key autoresponder: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:17:54 -0400 Kurt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoth David A. Bandel: On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 09:57:03 -0400 Kurt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [snip] David, would you like to submit this as an SxS? Feel free to use it (I put the conditions for use at the bottom). I read that, but the implications failed to register. I must have had some PAGE_STUPID swapped in. However, the document on my site will be maintained (upgraded, improved, etc.). Well, I think I'll pass then. We have enough trouble with links going stale and material going out of date as it is, and I can't commit to keeping a SxS-hosted copy of your document up to date. Why not just create an SxS that contains a link to David's site? That way those who are searching the SxS will have this valuable link and you shouldn't have any additional updates to make. -- Collins Richey - Denver Area if you fill your heart with regrets of yesterday and the worries of tomorrow, you have no today to be thankful for. ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On 07/27/03 19:59, Collins Richey wrote: On Sun, 27 Jul 2003 19:17:54 -0400 Kurt Wall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I think I'll pass then. We have enough trouble with links going stale and material going out of date as it is, and I can't commit to keeping a SxS-hosted copy of your document up to date. Why not just create an SxS that contains a link to David's site? That way those who are searching the SxS will have this valuable link and you shouldn't have any additional updates to make. Because the SxS policy is to host unique content. Linking to or mirroring of external content just dilutes the SxS. -- ~ L. Friedman[EMAIL PROTECTED] Linux Step-by-step TyGeMo:http://netllama.ipfox.com 8:30pm up 12 days, 23:13, 1 user, load average: 0.24, 0.30, 0.26 ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
2.6.0 kernel compile doc
Just a couple of comments for David: I hope you again cover the virtual console issue. I followed what you wrote about enabling a virtual terminal and still didn't get any boot lines... I was able to get the dmesg output after the fact and the boot went ok anyway. But I'll be damned if I know how to get the same ol' same ol' boot stuff... And I know I have to upgrade some of the packages, in particular whatever loads those funky .ko modules But I really haven't had time to look into it yet. But the kernel ran fine for the most part... TIA for documenting some of this stuff. It will be appreciated. -- ++ ++ ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On 07/26/03 09:48, Bruce Marshall wrote: Just a couple of comments for David: I hope you again cover the virtual console issue. I followed what you wrote about enabling a virtual terminal and still didn't get any boot lines... I was able to get the dmesg output after the fact and the boot went ok anyway. But I'll be damned if I know how to get the same ol' same ol' boot stuff... And I know I have to upgrade some of the packages, in particular whatever loads those funky .ko modules But I really haven't had time to look into it yet. But the kernel ran fine for the most part... If this is a box that had a 2.4.x kernel on it, you should be able to grab a special modutils that will handle this stuff. I'm fairly certain that normal insmod or modprobe will load the .ko modules just like any other. -- ~ L. Friedman[EMAIL PROTECTED] Linux Step-by-step TyGeMo:http://netllama.ipfox.com 9:50am up 11 days, 12:33, 1 user, load average: 0.32, 0.21, 0.09 ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Saturday 26 July 2003 12:55 pm, Net Llama! wrote: On 07/26/03 09:48, Bruce Marshall wrote: Just a couple of comments for David: I hope you again cover the virtual console issue. I followed what you wrote about enabling a virtual terminal and still didn't get any boot lines... I was able to get the dmesg output after the fact and the boot went ok anyway. But I'll be damned if I know how to get the same ol' same ol' boot stuff... And I know I have to upgrade some of the packages, in particular whatever loads those funky .ko modules But I really haven't had time to look into it yet. But the kernel ran fine for the most part... If this is a box that had a 2.4.x kernel on it, you should be able to grab a special modutils that will handle this stuff. I'm fairly certain that normal insmod or modprobe will load the .ko modules just like any other. I've got the latest modutils (2.4.25) but 'no loady' modules. -- ++ ++ ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 12:48:31 -0400 Bruce Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a couple of comments for David: I hope you again cover the virtual console issue. I followed what you wrote about enabling a virtual terminal and still didn't get any boot lines... I was able to get the dmesg output after the fact and the boot went ok anyway. But I'll be damned if I know how to get the same ol' same ol' boot stuff... And I know I have to upgrade some of the packages, in particular whatever loads those funky .ko modules But I really haven't had time to look into it yet. But the kernel ran fine for the most part... There's a module-init-tools package that's required for 2.5.48 and above. I don't include that in the documentation, I assume you have performed all required upgrades of ancilliary software. Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. Ciao, David A. Bandel -- Focus on the dream, not the competition. Nemesis Racing Team motto GPG key autoresponder: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] pgp0.pgp Description: PGP signature ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Saturday 26 July 2003 05:35 pm, David A. Bandel wrote: Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. Ciao, David A. Bandel Phewww!! I could breathe again at last: Many thanks. -- Keith Antoine (GANDALF) aka 'SKIPPY' 18 Arkana St, The Gap, Queensland 4061, Australia:: PH:61733002161 Practising Geriatric, Retired Electronics Engineer, Knowall, Brain in storage ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
Quoth Keith Antoine: On Saturday 26 July 2003 05:35 pm, David A. Bandel wrote: Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. Ciao, David A. Bandel Phewww!! I could breathe again at last: Many thanks. Another helpful doc, although a little bit dated, is http://www.codemonkey.org.uk/post-halloween-2.5.txt. However, just now, I'm gettin Connection Refused errors. Anyone else? Kurt -- While your friend holds you affectionately by both your hands you are safe, for you can watch both of his. -- Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Sat, 2003-07-26 at 21:32, Kurt Wall wrote: Another helpful doc, although a little bit dated, is http://www.codemonkey.org.uk/post-halloween-2.5.txt. However, just now, I'm gettin Connection Refused errors. Anyone else? Kurt Same story here in South Dakota. -- Tom Jandl Powered by GENTOO 1.4-RC4 ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
Re: 2.6.0 kernel compile doc
On Sat, 2003-07-26 at 20:32, Kurt Wall wrote: Quoth Keith Antoine: On Saturday 26 July 2003 05:35 pm, David A. Bandel wrote: Might try http://linuxbooks.pananix.com/kernel2.6.html for my stab at 2.6 gotcha documentation. Ciao, David A. Bandel Phewww!! I could breathe again at last: Many thanks. Another helpful doc, although a little bit dated, is http://www.codemonkey.org.uk/post-halloween-2.5.txt. However, just now, I'm gettin Connection Refused errors. Anyone else? Ayup. Same here. -- Myles Green [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Linux-users mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe/Suspend/Etc - http://www.linux-sxs.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-users
