From: "Jonathan Ervine" Stuart wrote:

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Jose,

I installed from source pulled from kernel.org. I don't know if there are rpms anywhere for this.

There is always kernel of the day (kotd) on software.opensuse.org - I've just looked and it seems it's up to 2.6.21-rc6 at the moment, which might be a bit 'raw' for your needs. But it does come in handy RPM format :-)

http://software.opensuse.org/download/Kernel:/

Jon

Jon, How do I find out if the 2.6.16 kernel on opensuse.org contains the [dri] i915 kernel module version 1.3 or greater? I would like to do a rpm kernel install if possible. Where can I check the version of the i915 kernel module in 2.6.16? -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 (936) 715-9333 (936) 715-9339 fax www.rankinlawfirm.com -- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

From: "Jose" Stuart wrote:

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Jose,

I installed from source pulled from kernel.org. I don't know if there are rpms anywhere for this.

Stuart

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From: Jose Sent: Apr 11, 2007 11:48 AM To: david rankin Cc: Suse Linux Subject: Re: [opensuse] How to install 2.6.20 kernel on opensuse 10

david rankin wrote:

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Mates,

What is the best way to get and install the 2.6.20 kernel on Suse 10? Are there development binaries somewhere? Do I have to compile from source? I am doing this because I need the version 1.3 dri kernel driver. Any other suggestions.

-- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E.

Hi

Nope, I don't think so, I had to build from scratch, I don't know of any distro using that version already. Even 10.2 does not come with that version.

Here is a link for kernel compiling, free to download on pdf format:

http://www.kroah.com/lkn/

Hope it helps

Great link, Thanks. I haven't compiled the kernel from source before, but if I made it through compiling Xorg, Mesa and drm, there is no reason not to try. The only concern I have is how to make sure I get all of the pieces and modules that the kernel supplied by opensuse includes. Will my .config from the 2.6.13 kernel source I got from yast work with the new kernel source from kernel.org? I just don't want to thrash my system by accident... -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 (936) 715-9333 (936) 715-9339 fax www.rankinlawfirm.com -- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

On Wed, 2007-04-11 at 14:59 -0700, David Brodbeck wrote:

david rankin wrote:

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Will my .config from the 2.6.13 kernel source I got from yast work with the new kernel source from kernel.org?

Yes. Copy the old .config file to the new kernel source directory, then do 'make oldconfig'. It will use the old settings where it can and ask you about any new ones.

No need to copy the file, just use "make cloneconfig" instead (without the quotes of course). Then you can rune make menuconfig to make changes or run make prepare_all. -- Ken Schneider UNIX since 1989, linux since 1994, SuSE since 1998 -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

From: "Kenneth Schneider" On Wed, 2007-04-11 at 14:59 -0700, David Brodbeck wrote:

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david rankin wrote:

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Will my .config from the 2.6.13 kernel source I got from yast work with the new kernel source from kernel.org?

Yes. Copy the old .config file to the new kernel source directory, then do 'make oldconfig'. It will use the old settings where it can and ask you about any new ones.

No need to copy the file, just use "make cloneconfig" instead (without the quotes of course). Then you can rune make menuconfig to make changes or run make prepare_all.

Ok, guys, What am I doing wrong? I can't get make cloneconfig to work. I have downloaded the new 2.6.20 kernel to /usr/src I have unlinked linux I have done ln -s linux-2.6.20.6 linux providence:/usr/src # ll total 1 drwxr-xr-x 12 root root 448 2007-04-12 11:48 . drwxr-xr-x 12 root root 344 2006-08-12 17:00 .. drwxr-xr-x 5 root root 160 2007-04-03 14:30 debug drwxr-xr-x 3 root root 80 2006-08-12 16:54 kernel-modules lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 14 2007-04-12 11:48 linux -> linux-2.6.20.6 I have cd linux, then providence:/usr/src/linux # make cloneconfig make[1]: *** No rule to make target `cloneconfig'. Stop. make: *** [cloneconfig] Error 2 What am I missing?? -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 (936) 715-9333 (936) 715-9339 fax www.rankinlawfirm.com -- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

From: "Thomas Hertweck"

david rankin wrote:

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[...] What am I doing wrong? I can't get make cloneconfig to work.

Please have a look at my other email in this thread. "make cloneconfig" does not work with vanilla kernel sources.

Before you continue to play with the new kernel, please have a look at "Documentation/Changes" in the kernel source tree. On older systems, it's likely that you have to upgrade other packages as well (e.g. udev), not just the kernel. You will find the "Current Minimal Requirement" in the file mentioned above.

Cheers, Th. --

Thank you Thomas. There are times when I need a swift kick to resolve a present "cranial rectal inversion". I will read further and try again! -- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E. 510 Ochiltree Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75961 (936) 715-9333 (936) 715-9339 fax www.rankinlawfirm.com -- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

On 11/04/07 13:21 -0500, david rankin wrote:

Great link, Thanks. I haven't compiled the kernel from source before, but if I made it through compiling Xorg, Mesa and drm, there is no reason not to try. The only concern I have is how to make sure I get all of the pieces and modules that the kernel supplied by opensuse includes. Will my .config from the 2.6.13 kernel source I got from yast work with the new kernel source from kernel.org? I just don't want to thrash my system by accident...

Perhaps this will be of assistance? http://www.howtoforge.com/kernel_compilation_suse Craig -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

On 12/04/07 08:03 +0200, Marcus Meissner wrote:

Perhaps just use the KOTD we provide in the openSUSE buildservice.

I am using it on 10.2 ;)

Probably of more immediate use to the OP of course. Still, no harm in learning about these things - it certainly helps to get a better understanding of the boot process, amongst others. :)

Ciao, Marcus

Craig -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org

Jose wrote:

Stuart wrote:

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Jose,

I installed from source pulled from kernel.org. I don't know if there are rpms anywhere for this.

Stuart

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From: Jose Sent: Apr 11, 2007 11:48 AM To: david rankin Cc: Suse Linux Subject: Re: [opensuse] How to install 2.6.20 kernel on opensuse 10

david rankin wrote:

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Mates,

What is the best way to get and install the 2.6.20 kernel on Suse 10? Are there development binaries somewhere? Do I have to compile from source? I am doing this because I need the version 1.3 dri kernel driver. Any other suggestions.

-- David C. Rankin, J.D., P.E.

Hi

Nope, I don't think so, I had to build from scratch, I don't know of any distro using that version already. Even 10.2 does not come with that version.

Here is a link for kernel compiling, free to download on pdf format:

http://www.kroah.com/lkn/

Hope it helps

Kernel 2.6.20.* used to be available from this address: ftp://mirrors.kernel.org/opensuse/distribution/SL-OSS-factory/inst-source/suse/x86_64 BUT, they now have dropped the 2.6.20.* in favor of an unstable 2.6.21.*. I could just kick myself for not saving it while I had it on my hard drive. BUT, I had a major problem and lost everything and had to start over. 2.6.20.* worked VERY well with openSuSE 10.2. - - (o:]>*HUGGLES*<[:o) Billie Walsh The three best words in the English Language: "I LOVE YOU" Pass them on! -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org