Re: [jffnms-users] Test

[James]

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I am using 2.6.6-rc2.  It is the standard kernel that comes with Gentoo.  Gentoo has the 2.6 kernel as a development package, so you need to modify your mask if you would like to be able to emerge it.

As far as configuring it - I had to build most drivers into the kernel, as opposed to modules (as in 2.4).  Especially sound and wireless.  Everything worked straight out of the box, though - including (surprisingly) my Cisco Aironet, which I never got working in 2.4

emerge -s sources does not reveal this kernel.

searching for 2.6.6* reveals:
*  sys-kernel/development-sources
     Latest version available: 2.6.6_rc1
     Latest version installed: [ Not Installed ]
     Size of downloaded files: 35,427 kB
     Homepage:    http://www.kernel.org/
     Description: Full sources for the vanilla 2.6 kernel tree
But I did not see a rc-2 until I went to kernel.org. Can we use
kernel sources from kernel.org directly, or is something needed
for gentoo kernel build besides the sources?
I do agree with your statement about building in support
for audio and video devices as loadable modules in a 2.6.x
kernel environment, can be challenging. I working on
drivers for an h.264 (mepg4-AVC) for a manufacturer on 2.6.x


James



-----Original Message-----
From: James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 9:21 PM
To: Bakalov, Vesselin (Card Services)
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [jffnms-users] Test
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

I did not see an option for a 2.6 kernel. The stage one build I did was 
with a 2.4 kernel. Once
I complete their installation process, the first thing I want to do is 
build a 2.6 kernel. Do you know
where a guide is for 2.6? It looks pretty standard with 'make menuconfig'

I was going to get X finished and then use the x interface to building 
several 2.6 based kernels
with options as to which one to use at boot time.

Which version of the 2.6.x ( on gentoo) kernels are you most happy with?

James

 

I just built my laptop with Gentoo.  My advice - if you are doing a fresh build - go with the 2.6 kernel.  Much easier with a lot better device driver suppport....  The instructions are still included on the Gentoo site.  Good luck!

Yo, I'm still here. I'm almost done with building up a gentoo machine.
Often, I get called out on the road, and go silent for days/weeks at
a time.
I guess I'm going to follow the generic unix installation instructions this
time around?
James





   

 



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