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[sindi keesan <keesan AT sdf.lonestar.org>]

On Fri, 11 Nov 2005, David Moberg wrote:

> > > On Friday 11 November 2005 13:50, 3aoo-cvfd AT dea.spamcon.org wrote:
> > > > I've just uploaded a 2.2.26 kernel for BL3.  It should work
> > > > on everything (386 up).  It's slightly larger than the default
> > > > 2.2.16 zimage (but it does sound).
>
> Very nice. I was just thinking about building something like this.
>
> > > > I've also uploaded a set of 2.2.26 modules.  You'll be able to
> > > > download just the modules you need (not the entire set).
>
> One question: where is the usb-storage module? You need it to
> be able to use most USB disk drives, card readers, cameras, etc.
> (Note: You have to enable CONFIG_EXPERIMENTAL to be able to
> select it.)

> > I don't see a config file, just zimage and lots of modules.
> > Can your kernel be used with scsi and usb?
>
> It looks like it will do SCSI and USB, but I don't see the usb-storage
> module.

I don't know of any 386 or 486 computers that do USB, so perhaps the 
posted kernel could be left as-is for 386, and another one compiled for P1 
that will work with usb-storage (experimental).

> David


I look forward to trying the new kernel(s) this weekend.