Pappy's Kernel Seeds Part IV

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:00 am Post subject:

A few new sources came up in portage, and at kernel-dot-org. I've just uploaded .configs for 2.6.32-hardened-r109, 3.2.19-hardened-r1, 3.2.20, and 3.4.1-hardened in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Updated on-line resume. Enjoy!

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:54 am Post subject:

I've just uploaded .configs for 3.0.33-tuxonice, 3.0.35, 3.4.2-gentoo, 3.4.2-gentoo-r1, and 3.4.3 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

Cheers,
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john-doe · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 15 May 2012 Posts: 123

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:20 pm Post subject:

john-doe,

Your kernel cannot mount the root filesystem as the filesystem driver is missing from the kernel.

Boot your old kernel, get into

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:51 pm Post subject:

John Doe,

In order for me to set up a kernel, I need you to post the results of lspci -n and cat /proc/cpuinfo, as well as your /etc/fstab file. Also, post your .config file using pastebin.com. Don't post the .config directly here as it uses a lot of space.

Also, you might want to take the time to realize that this is a business style forum. With that in mind, try to minimize the chunky writing and silliness. Just a suggestion.

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 8:23 am Post subject:

The sources never stop! I've just uploaded .configs for 2.6.32-hardened-r111, 3.2.20-hardened-r1, 3.4.3-gentoo, and 3.4.3-hardened in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

Cheers,
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 6:12 am Post subject:

I need your .config file. Post it to pastebin, and send the URL.

Cheers,
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 8:32 am Post subject:

I've just uploaded .configs for 3.0.35-gentoo and 3.2.21 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

Cheers,
Pappy
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monsm · Guru Joined: 26 Sep 2007 Posts: 459 Location: London, UK

Hi,
I have an old AMD K7 based machine with USB 1.1 ports. And a USB keyboard with extra USB ports on it.

Here is the situation:
I was doing a major rewamp of it and booted the machine using knoppix boot-cd. I noticed that my USB key, works when I plug it into the port on the keyboard.
Normally (when using my own kernel) I have to plug it into the port on the machine, otherwise it complains of not enough power (in dmesg).

I assume there is something in the knoppix kernel config that makes enough power available on this usb port on the keyboard. Any idea what it is? There are some power related settings in the usb section, but I don't know what sort of values to use and if there are other less obvious settings I need.

Mons

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject:

monsm,

I suspect that Knoppix ignores the overcurrent condition.
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:44 am Post subject:

Lots of new sources tonight. I've just uploaded .configs for 2.6.32-hardened-r112, 3.0.36, 3.2.2-hardened, 3.3.8-gentoo, 3.3.8-gentoo-r1, 3.4.3-hardened-r1, and 3.4.4 in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:03 pm Post subject:

It's a Sunday, so there are only a few new sources. I've just uploaded .configs for 3.0.35-tuxonice, 3.0.36-gentoo, and 3.4.4-gentoo in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:57 am Post subject:

I can always count on the hardened sources devs to keep me on my toes. I've just uploaded .configs for 2.6.32-hardened-r113, 3.2.21-hardened-r1, and 3.4.4-hardened in both x86 and x86_64 flavors. Enjoy!

john-doe,
I'm still waiting for your .config file. Once again, post it to pastebin, and then post the resulting pastebin URL here. I need your .config file to work up one for you, and to see what you might have done wrong.

Cheers,
Pappy
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pappy_mcfae · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 6:09 am Post subject:

john-doe,

Click here for your new .config. Compile as is.

For the best results, please do the following:

1) Move your .config file out of your kernel source directory (/usr/src/linux-3.4.4-gentoo ).
2) Issue the command make mrproper. This is a destructive step. It returns the source to pristine condition. Unmoved .config files will be deleted!
3) Copy my .config into your source directory.
4) Issue the command make && make modules_install.
5) Install the kernel as you normally would, and reboot.
6) Once it boots, please post /var/log/dmesg so I can see how things loaded.

Cheers,
Pappy
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john-doe · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 15 May 2012 Posts: 123

don't follow this part:

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:53 pm Post subject:

Compile the kernel using the .config I made.

Cheers,
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NeddySeagoon · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 8:21 pm Post subject:

john-doe,

Using the information you provided, pappy has made you a kernel. However, instead of sending you a 100Mb file, he has provided the only part that is unique to you. Thats the .config file. Its only around 40kB, which is mutch more user friendly.

Pappy has made the .config for the kernel you already have the sources for, so you only need to save your old .config file, clean out all the rubbish (which is what mrproper does) and put pappys .config file into your clean sources.
At this point, you have a properly configured kernel for your system

pappy_mcfae · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 12:21 am Post subject:

When I say, "compile as is," I mean don't modify it using make menuconfig, or any other kernel reconfiguration program.

In order to troubleshoot properly, I need to be sure that what I sent you as a .config file is what you are compiling by the use of make. I put that part in because I have had other people who did reconfigure the .config, and by doing so, introduced errors that wouldn't have happened had the .config been compiled as is.

Once I can verify that the .config has compiled properly, ie., the intended drivers and options were compiled in, and that the computer is working properly thereafter, through the viewing of /var/log/dmesg, you can then make any needed modifications to suit your machine. If the .config is modified before it is compiled, I can't assure proper operation.

Cheers,
Pappy
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john-doe · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 15 May 2012 Posts: 123

Thx pappy and needy...I'll wait till 3.4.5 is hung!

Moriah · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 3:14 pm Post subject:

I'm trying to configure a gentoo linux-3.2.1-gentoo-r2 kernel to run as a guest os under vmware on a gentoo 2.6.37-gentoo-r4 host machine. I did something similar a few years ago: I ran reed hat RHEL5.2 under vmware hosted under win-xp, but I did not build a red hat kernel; I just used the pre-built bloatmaster kernel provided by the fine folks at redhat. :-\

Now I am ready to build my kernel, and when I do the lspci -n and paste into the web page to see what drivers I need, I get something I don't understand. What I see is:

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:42 pm Post subject:

Moriah,

vmware emulates a subset of hardware. Mostly obsolete stuff.

Moriah · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 6:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Neddy! Somehow, I just *KNEW* that you would be the one to respond to my plea for help.

Yes, and since I do not care about sound or usb for this vm, then all I need is the generic disk, video, and ethernet, and I should be all set!

I'll post how it goes.
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NeddySeagoon · Posted: Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:24 pm Post subject:

Moriah,

Its not generic. Its very old Intel, except the e1000, network card and the PCI-X Fusion-MPT Dual Ultra320 SCSI.

The SCSI there bits many users in the bum as its not under SCSI in the Kernel. Look out for Fusion MPT all on its own menu.
From memory, its just under the SCSI menu.
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