On Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:39:46 -0400 Derick Centeno <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The latest information posted is a bit dated, however the principles > are the same regarding custom kernel creation and installation. I've > included another instruction regarding checking yaboot; the point is > merely to insure that your kernel is properly identified at boot. > You may not even have yaboot running on the PS3, I really don't know > as I don't have one. PS3 YDL uses kboot instead of yaboot, and since Amos mentioned /etc/kboot.conf, and other kboot things, I think he has that bit sussed out. I have not tried a YDL kernel recompile yet, but it's on my TODO, so I can't really offer any words of advice right now. > Here's the links: > > http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_general/kernels.shtml > > http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_general/yaboot_kernel.shtml > > Best of Luck... > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Amos Tibaldi wrote: > > Hello, > > I have tried to compile the 2.6.17 kernel from source on a ydl5 > > running on a PS3. The compilation is successful and I have copied > > in the /boot directory the vmlinux file. Moreover I have created > > the .img file in the same directory. Then I have modified > > the /etc/kboot.conf in order to insert an entry for the new 2.6.17 > > files but unfortunately when I reboot and at the kboot prompt I > > choose the ydl2617 options the kernel hangs without messages and > > does not proceed further. > > Do I miss something? There is any additional issue to perform on > > ppc machines that is different from x86 machines? If possible I'd > > like to receive links to general kernel compilation instructions > > for ydl5 on ps3. > > Thanks very much in advance.....
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