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2009/12/18  <baslinux AT lists.ibiblio.org>:
> Sindi wrote:
> Fixed (the HTML) and downloaded the tar file.
>
> I attempted to compile your 2.2-14 code but as I said, I have kernel
> source code for 2.4.31 not 2.2, and it refused to compile.  Maybe Steven
> will compile it for 2.2.26.  The readme.txt in your tar package explains
> how to compile directly with gcc.  The instructions say to use it with
> 2.2-14 but I presume 2.2.26 will also accept it.  If not maybe try insmod
> -f .

Yes, and I have tried compiling it, however throws enough errors to
fill the entire console history. I sort of assumed I was doing
something wrong since I have never compiled anything before.




> I found two sites with 8169 drivers for kernel 2.4 (one also for 2.6), and
> the third site said 8169 should work with 8139 drivers and these newer
> kernels.  Other sites say the same.
>
> Unless you really need to use a 2.2 kernel due to very low memory, I
> suggest you download one of my 2.4.31 kernels.
>
> http://keesan.freeshell.org/bl/2.4.31/bzimagla.431 is a small one for
> laptops, bzimlafb.431 includes framebuffer support (useful with neomagic
> video where Xvesa does not work - use Xfbdev), bzimavsp.431 a big one for
> desktops with newer IDE controllers, bzimlafb-cb.431 one with cardbus
> support for laptops but I have not yet tested it yet.
>
> 8139too.o is in a modules package there.   You will also need crc32 and
> mii.
>
> 2.4 kernels support USB storage (flash drives, cameras).
>


Okay, after trying for hours I can't find out how I'm supposed to
upgrade the kernel - as far as I can tell, it is not source. I have
been unable to mount it, untar it, and if I replace /boot/zimage with
it, uname still says it's version 2.2.26 (although I can successfully
boot). I have been unable to find any online guide that relates to
such a situation. I'm very grateful for your help.

By the way, how much is very low memory? The computer has 64 mb, plus
100 mb of swap space.



> As I wrote:
>>> I can try to compile for kernel 2.4.31 (I don't have the kernel code for
>>> 2.2)
>
> Sindi
>
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