2.6.0-test2 doesn't boot (now boots, however modules problem)
The kernel just finished uncompressed, then stopped. Then there were some occasional reads from the harddisk. If I disabled the power management, then the box would do the same, then did a reboot. What could be the problem? (I didn't copy the System.map, could this be the one? I dare not copy it, for fear that I couldn't use my old kernel)
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I had the same problem. No matter what I tried it just wouldn't boot. I recompiled the 2.4.21-Stable kernel and it works great.
Unless you specifically need something offered only in the new test kernel I would stick with the Stable version. |
Read the following it may shed some light on the problems you are having
http://www.codemonkey.org.uk/post-halloween-2.5.txt |
Very nice. Thanks for the link. :-)
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I recompiled the kernel with a trim-down config - no extra stuff. A very plain kernel. It finally boots. However, I can't load any modules. The message said, QM_MODULES function not implemented. What does it mean? How can I implement it? I have checked all options regarding loading modules in the .config.
Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. |
i had the same QM_MODULES function not implemented. problem when trying to load modules off the 2.6.0-test2, i had it with all the 2.5.x's as well, i tried modprobe and insmod neither seemed ot know what was goin on, the modules some of them look like they have a .ko extention (i think) that i dont remember seeing in the /lib/modules of any of the 2.4.x's. i was thinking possibly you might need a "newer version" of the modprobe, insmod and what not to be able to use with the newer kernels with the new module form.
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From what I heard, the .ko extension is just a cosmetic change, it doesn't really matter. modprobe will figure it out, but insmod (seemingly) can't.
PS. just wondering how many ppl have this problem. |
You must install the new module-init-tools.
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Thanks, max2003.
I did a google search and found this: Additional note: in future kernels (newer 2.5 series and above), the module loader mechanism was changed. The new configuration file has to be named /etc /modprobe.conf instead of /etc/modules.conf but there is a translate-script available. For further details see [http://his.luky.org/ftp/mirrors/linu...rusty/modules/] module-init-tool. http://www.duzijanca.co.yu/tepa/9448.htm Do the new module-init-tools work with 2.4.21? I don't want to mess up my old kernel. |
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thank you, the module-init-tools seemed to make it work correctly, i also reinstalled a 2.5 version of modutils for good measure before i used the module-init-tools.
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Thank you all. I finally got 2.6 working. I guess my kernel not boot issue is solved by unchecking the Ram disk and initrd in .config.
Some advices after my experience: The README comes with kernel source is helpful coz there may be some changes on kernel compilation method. And the Documentation/Changes tells you what the softwares (and what versions) are required. When updating the module-init-tool, remember to do ./configure --prefix=/ make moveold (if installing for the first time). so the old version still works. Enjoy your new kernel. |
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