Messages in this thread |  | | Date | Wed, 22 Jan 1997 01:53:51 -0600 (CST) | From | "James G. Stallings II" <> | Subject | SMP Kernel - "colgate" w/adaptec SCSI - Was "Learning Curve" |
| |
First,
Thanks to all who responded to earlier posts; I seem to be back on-line with a stable kernel, though I am still unable to run SMP (so far).
First some general ragging about "colgate": There seems to be a bit too heavy an emphasis on modules. This looks like a wonderfull thing in certain circumstances, but it would be nice be able to conveiniently compile kernels with just a few built in drivers and skip the inherent complexities of dynamically loaded drivers.
Enough bitching, though, I'm sure when I get the hang of it, I'll be a good convert =^)
Which brings me to the point:
I'm clueless about a few things:
o Where can I find good patches for the kernel source? o Whats the scoop on modules? Seems like I'm missing a mission-critical part of the big picture here: after a few runs through the compile/install/test cycle I lose module source code (!) is it deleted when you deselect a module from the make? o Is there a colgate-specific FAQ or HOWTO so I can get the details without pestering you good folk to death or reading acres of some -digest list?
Thanks in advance, and thanks again for the 'getting started' pointers.
-Z-
"If the very old will remember, the very young will listen." -Chief Dan Eagle
|  |