Re: [cobalt-developers] kernel module add and remove

[ProServe - Peter Batenburg <peter@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

Getting the same strange answer from tech support twice can be translated
as: "we don't know". They just don't want to say so. Building your own 2.4
kernel on a raq should be very hard. First of all the bios only supports
2.2 kernels. You also need to compile a shitload of cobalt patches into
the kernel. The smartest choice would be to download de 2.4 packages from
ftp.cobaltnet.com/pub/users/thockin/2.4. And read the README files!! You
need to flash your raq before you can boot the 2.4 kernel. I gues that
will void your warranty :) Good luck!

With kind regards,

Peter Batenburg

ProServe
Prisma 100
3364 DJ Sliedrecht
Tel.: 0184 - 423 815
Fax: 0184 - 417 160
http://www.proserve.nl

On Sat, 30 Jun 2001, Murat Dagdelen wrote:

> Hi,
>
>   Actually I resolved my problem by upgrading the kernel. Meanwhile I called
> the tech cupport of cobalt just asking why they dont support nfs in
> 2.2.14C10 kernel. The guy said " We are not supposed to support the nfs on
> 2.2.14C10 kernel..!!" I asked why? He repeated. I mean I am kinda floored.
>
>   Anyway, I put the 2.2.16 kernel and now it is ok.
>
> But also I am thinking that put a regular 2.4 kernel on raq3 and install
> lilo on it. Then connect via null-modem cable to monitor it. Does it work or
> not? Have any of you tried it before?
>
> Murtix.
>
>
> >From: ProServe - Peter Batenburg <peter@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: cobalt-developers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: <cobalt-developers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: Re: [cobalt-developers] kernel module add and remove
> >Date: Mon, 25 Jun 2001 13:20:56 +0200 (CEST)
> >
> >Hi Taco,
> >
> >Some correction is in place. The kernel compilation is not the same.
> >Normal Redhat will compile using make bzImage. Cobalt needs you to compile
> >the kernel with normal make, and then gzip the vmlinux file.
> >
> >With kind regards,
> >
> >Peter Batenburg
> >
> >ProServe
> >Prisma 100
> >3364 DJ Sliedrecht
> >Tel.: 0184 - 423 815
> >Fax: 0184 - 417 160
> >http://www.proserve.nl
> >
> >On Mon, 25 Jun 2001, Taco Scargo - Sun Holland - Leiden wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Murtix,
> > >
> > > >    And also I wonder if, how to we do recompile the kernel when we
> >need to
> > > > apply a patch or module? Especially modules, Is there a specific
> >command
> > > > options for adding or removing modules on cobalt systems? Because
> >there is
> > > > not sources on computer!!
> > >
> > > You can download the src rpms from ftp.cobaltnet.com
> > > Kernel recompile is like on any RedHat system.
> > >
> > > With regards,
> > >
> > > Taco Scargo
> > >
> > > Professional Services Manager, EMEA
> > >
> > > Sun Microsystems		Tel. +31 (71) 565 7021
> > > Sun Cobalt Server Appliances	taco.scargo@xxxxxxx
> >