Please Close -2.6.28-rc8 Kernel Image and Headers.

[Visnu]

Hi all,
first of all i'd like to thank you for your kernel*thumbup* nice work SICKBOY
I just applied the LED-patch mentioned before and compiled sdhci as module, works perfectly
I'm trying to get the device-mapper for truecrypt to work, my first try failed but i'll post the working .config here when I'm finished.

edit: finished Truecrypt works (I assume "native" linux fs-encryption works as well), SDHC works and the Wifi-LEDs are active, at least the right one

[skedone]

i have already installed one of your kernels mate and now when i try to update with the latest package it moans that it already exists what should i do as i would like the latest fixes having the led back would be nice lol

[exwannabe]

Hey Sickboy,

I don't know if this is too much to ask, but I would be interested in the process you take/took to modify the kernel - as it would be neat to be able to tune the kernel for my specific machine. (I have compiled kernels before, but not modified to any great extent, and not with make-kpkg)

For instance:
- did you start with a specific .config file, or just blank?
- how did you decide what to modify? Where was most of your effort spent? (ie Devices?)
- were there any options you had to "guess" at?
- how did you decide whether to make something a module, or built-in?
- do you do anything to optomize for the Atom processor?
- what have you tried that didn't work?
- do you do any code patching first? (and how does that work?)
- do you compile the kernel on the AAO, or is that too slow?
- if not, are there any special settings required to compile on say a Desktop i386 machine (for use on AAO)?
- How long does a compile typically take?
- what is the command you use for make-kpkg?

Also, in the case of this upcoming kernel, I see your objectives - exactly which items will you modify to accomplish these?

Thanks!

I'll toss in some info here.

On an initial .config, several have been posted and you can start anywhere. Just try optiions and see what happens.

I make more items modules than stick did. In particular EXT3 and SAMBA(or it's replacement) are large and unused by me. The general "rule" is that you make it built in if you think it is very likely used.

Compile time on the AAO was around 30-45 minutes (I think, did not time), but I now do it on my desktop w/o any special setup.

On patches, stick grabbed a later ALSA, but if you go with the released 2.6.28 it now includes it. I tried a patch to allow hacking the CPU voltage/freq table, but seams of no use.

[overthis]

Does the built in mic work for y'all? I tried the webcam for the first time, and I did not hear any sound in the recording. So far, the kernel has been 100% in every way.

[SlCKB0Y]

OK guys,

I'm currently compiling a new kernel

Changes are as follows:

Compiled with 2.6.28 release kernel.
added all sdhc stuff in as a module to allow module options
add usb-serial modules for 3g usb
added in ath5k kernel patches for wifi LED functioning.
added in ext4 support as module
added in broadcom wireless support as module

From now on kernel updates should come pretty quickly. Remember, send me a message to request a feature.

[SlCKB0Y]

Does the built in mic work for y'all? I tried the webcam for the first time, and I did not hear any sound in the recording. So far, the kernel has been 100% in every way.

If you are using sound recorder, you might need to play around with either the input device, or input levels for it to work. I needed to do this.

[alister]

I have been patched the kernel with ath5k patches and compiled it with .config,that Visnu posted above, but still have some problems with cardreaders.
Works only left cardreader...rigth cardreader works only if i insert card at the boot.

[Visnu]

Maybe you missed some configuration steps from the Community Documentation?
I just tried It again to be sure and left and right readers work without having a card inserted at boot time

[SlCKB0Y]

Can a moderator please close/archive this thread? It has become too long and cumbersome for people to find information and also a lot of that information is now out of date.

I have released a new kernel and started a new thread. Please continue your discussion of my kernel at
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=9608

Thanks,
Stuart a.k.a SlCKB0Y