Well, I am not sure what kernel version you are talking about. When I
installed my ata/66 controllers and drives were recognized and ready for use,
though to actually get ata/66 I had to specify that option in the kernel. Btw,
I did not install a 'new' kernel. I installed whatever kernel installed with
7.1 b2.
You are correct about getting atapi writers to work.
On Mon, 08 May 2000, you wrote:
> Bobby Dowling wrote:
>
> > Not true ...I had to recompile to get ata/66 support ...also I had to
> > include scsi support and then create /dev/scd* links before my writer would
> > work ...unless there is something i don't know about getting it to work
> > without scsi emulation
> >
>
> True. I installed the new kernel and it immediately recognizes my ata/66
> controller and drives. Didn't have to set anything. As for as setting the
> IDE-CD burner working, it's well documented and there have been numerous
> messages explaining the procedure.
>
>
> >
> > On Sun, 07 May 2000, you wrote:
> > > ramses <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> > >
> > > > Next I recompiled the kernel and enabled my
> > > > promise controller support under block devices,
> > > > and I also enabled use UDMA as default,
> > > > saved information and compiled. Did the proper
> > > > steps, rebooted and I had ata/66 support.
> > >
> > > why ? the kernel should be compiled with ATA/66 builtins.
> > >
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> > Bobby Dowling
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