On Fri, 2007-09-28 at 08:50 +0300, Jussi Peltola wrote:
> Hi,
> On Fri, Sep 28, 2007 at 10:08:10AM +0530, Bhagyashri Katole wrote:
> > But , I tried same kernel image to boot my computer, it worked fine ...
> > All jffs2 modules got inserted properly ....  Not even that I am using same
> > kernel image now...
> Your computer probably isn't a Soekris - unfortunately not all "x86"
> CPUs are equal, and a kernel built for a new one may not work on an
> older one because of optimizations using extended instruction set
> features etc.

Of course, I overlooked that option: RedHat has been shipping kernels
optimized for 686 for years. Isn't it about time to publish a FAQ about
trivia like this (disk geometry issues, set OS to serial I/O, "no, you
currently can't boot off USB" etc..)?

And yes, I know, it's not Soekris' responsability etc., but most people
who buy a Soekris box plan to run an OS on it. Referring [new] Soekris
owners to such a document would at least be a bit friendlier than the
usual "search the archives". User base could supply OS-specific details,
hosting and manpower for coordination and maintenance (I could spare a
few hours every now an then..) Where there's a list, there's usually a
FAQ, so why not here.

[expect some heat..]

Bill

> Unfortunately debugging this kind of problem is painful since you only
> get to know the kernel didn't work :)
> 
> Regards,
> Jussi Peltola
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