8 hours? That is how long it took me to compile 2.0.x on a 386dx20 with 4 megs of ram. Something sure isn't right here! What happens when you try a different window manager? What about if you run "top" or "xsysinfo?" Is almost 100% of the cpu being used? Is there something sucking up all your cpu time? Does it detect all of your ram? Also with 6.1 you could install 2.0.x kernel, can you/ did you try to install the older kernel?
I don't know exactly how long it took. I went to bed after about 4 hours, & checked it periodically after that. The first several times I checked it it was still compiling, but after 6 hours it had failed. I haven't tried any other WM's yet, but I'll do that. Top reports ~15% user, ~24 system, 0% nice and ~61% idle. All memory is recognized & the vast majority of it is free (all but 6mb). It shows a load average of ~.80 ~1.8 ~1.15. The only process consistently using a large chunk of the cpu was top itself which used ~25%. xsysinfo is apparently uninstalled. ktop reported usages of user ~30% nice 0% and system ~35%.
Sorry if this has already been suggested; I have only half kept up with this thread. Just giving you some ideas that MIGHT work.
Mo problem. I'd prefer redundant info to no info, but in fact I've had few responses, and this one was not redundant.
BTW did you do make bzImage (and make bzdisk or bzlilo) instead of just make zImage -- you may avoid the kernel to large error.
I haven't tried this yet. Since I don't really know what to change, I'm not sure how productive it'll be to recompile. I'm waiting for specifics first (though I may try again before I go to bed tonight...). Mike -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/Support/Doku/FAQ/