On Saturday 08 June 2002 02:49 am, robert jorgenson wrote: > i get ... > > ppa: Version 2.07 (for Linux 2.4.x) > ppa: parport reports no devices. > > when i try and mobprobe ppa i get the following ... > > chimera:/usr/local# modprobe ppa > /lib/modules/2.4.18/kernel/drivers/scsi/ppa.o: init_module: No such device > Hint: insmod errors can be caused by incorrect module parameters, including > invalid IO or IRQ parameters /lib/modules/2.4.18/kernel/drivers/scsi/ppa.o: > insmod /lib/modules/2.4.18/kernel/drivers/scsi/ppa.o failed > /lib/modules/2.4.18/kernel/drivers/scsi/ppa.o: insmod ppa failed > chimera:/usr/local# > > Im assuming this is something i did wrong because ppa works perfectly with > a "stock" kernel image from debian. Any ideas? >
how about recompiling the kernel so that ppa is configured into it, rather than run as a module? it has always worked for me and, personally, i think dealing with modules to configure a device that i make regular use of is an unecessary pain that i'd rather avoid. ben -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]