Which kernel does 2006.1 use?

AzraelUK · n00b Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 4

Well, the title says it all.

If anybody's interested, I'm considering install Gentoo after experience with Ubuntu. I want to be able to install native BCM43xx support without an internet connection, so I won't be able to get the new kernel sources without running a cable out of my window to the router for the duration it takes to set up the networking.

Yay, first post

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NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:24 am Post subject:

AzraelUK,

Welcome to Gentoo.

As you have noticed, you will have to fetch and compile your kernel. You need not fetch the one provided on the liveCD, which will be out of date now. While you are using wired networking, do the following :-

AzraelUK · n00b Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 4

So the one on the Gentoo installation CD (the non-networked one) is older than 2.6.17_rc1? I hope not. :roll:

If not - is there any way to download the packages without being on Gentoo, so I can copy it across from my USB stick instead of having to use wireless networking?

Dralnu · Veteran Joined: 24 May 2006 Posts: 1919

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 9:05 pm Post subject:

AzraelUK,

I think the 2006.1 liveCD has a 2.6.17 kernel of some sort. It will not be a -rc, since the liveCD is all stable.

You can use sneakernet to identify and fetch files that Gentoo needs, using another OS or another PC
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slycordinator · Advocate Joined: 31 Jan 2004 Posts: 3065 Location: Korea

You don't have to use a gentoo livecd to install gentoo.

Gentoo's livecd doesn't have madwifi-ng (it's a driver set for some wireless devices) so I used the ubuntu livecd, opened up a terminal, and installed gentoo.

So just search for a livecd that has support for what you need.

AzraelUK · n00b Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 4

OK, thanks. I'll download & install gentoo and a portage snapshot, untar the snapshot to /usr/portage, emerge the packages with -fp, and download them all in ubuntu.

Thanks for your help

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slycordinator · Advocate Joined: 31 Jan 2004 Posts: 3065 Location: Korea

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject:

slycordinator, AzraelUK,

Knoppix comes with ndiswrapper, so when you add your own WindowsXP drivers, most wireless chip sets work.

You need to choose a liveCD that supports your intended install. A 32 bit x86 CD will not allow you to do a 64 bit x86_64 install.
The 32 bit kernel cannot support the 64 bit code in the Gentoo chroot.
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AzraelUK · n00b Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 4

NeddySeagoon, I knew that. I'm not a noob :/.

I just want to have native support for my broadcom card with the broadcom kernel module and bcm43xx-fwcutter. So, will the method I said work?

NeddySeagoon · Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 5:27 pm Post subject:

AzraelUK,

All the methods discussed will deliver the same end result.
Use whichever you are comfortable with.
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