On Sunday 09 May 2004 08:01, Matthias Andree wrote: >Laurent <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >> This a MDK 9.2 now (with 2.4 kernel), but i expected to end up >> with the latest 10.0 with 2.6 kernel. >> But i think i'll stay with 2.4 if the latest is tricky. > >2.6 isn't tricky but has rearranged configuration and gives more >explicit hints that some of the Onstream hardware is broken; the >majority of their devices used to NOT follow the regular SCSI model, >command set etc. for sequential access devices (read: tape trives). > >> About the device, thanks ! I wasn't aware of nst0. It works now. >> Maybe adding it to the FAQ... > >No need, the error message is clear and tells you how to remedy the >problem - check the st(4) manual page, start with the FILES section > near the end. :-)
The 2.6.5 etc kernels also have some configuration switches you can build in for the OnStream stuff, I noticed them in passing just a few days ago. This might, in the long run make your life a lot more enjoyable if you are comfortable building your own kernels. -- Cheers, Gene "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author) 99.22% setiathome rank, not too shabby for a WV hillbilly Yahoo.com attorneys please note, additions to this message by Gene Heskett are: Copyright 2004 by Maurice Eugene Heskett, all rights reserved.
