Linux - SoftwareThis forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
My hard drive controller (the ITE 8211 F) is not supported by the current linux kernels available. The only way to make it work is with a patch for the kernel written by Alan Cox.
My question is, is there a way to apply a kernel patch before the installation procedure begins? I need to install Ubuntu onto a disk that the kernel doesn't recognize, so I need a way for the installer to recognize the disk and then for the operating system to use it just as well.
Any thoughts?
Thank you,
Stephen
I've done a bit of research on this since that post. It looks like the 2.6.12 kernel just doesn't support it. Would you mind telling me which version of the kernel you're using, which distro, and what motherboard/controller cards you have?
In fact i am actually running under windows as i can't install a slackware on my disk.
My motherboard is an asus P5LD2 with the cd-rom plug on the ide slot on the hd on the ite.
In fact i am actually running under windows as i can't install a slackware on my disk.
My motherboard is an asus P5LD2 with the cd-rom plug on the ide slot on the hd on the ite.
Yeah, but is the version of slackware you're trying to install the version with the 2.4.31 kernel or the 2.6.13 version?
No it is a slackware 10.1 with a 2.4.29 or a 2.6.10 in testing.
You might try the new "testing" version from the SW website, then. They say it's kernel 2.6.13. I know the ITE controller doesn't work in 2.6.12, and I've read that it works in 2.6.14, but I don't know about 2.6.13. Best of luck.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
as i can't install a slackware on my disk.
