Thanks for this. I actually found it earlier via fatdog and have been running it for a few days without incident, except for one thing. I have a nodejs app which uses the node-rpio library which itself uses a bcm2835 library to access the GPIO. It depends on /dev/gpiomem for that access but it doesn't exist in the aarch64 system (whereas it does exist in the plain 32bit system). Checking in /proc/config.gz of the aarch64 system, I see that:whereas the plain 32bit system (which works correctly) has:Is is possible to provide new kernel & modules with those items set?

Thanks,
chris


BTW what is connection between Penthux and Exaga?

It's more than possible to build a kernel to include those modules. I'll look into it later.

The connection between Penthux and Exaga is FatDog.NL

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So, they're both in that FatDog gang, eh?

Adding value to Rpis...

New image/packages with the modifications you've requested have been built and uploaded. Just re-download them.

http://test.fatdog.eu/dev/alchemy/sa.../builds/4.9.3/

The only value you should place on Slackware ARM, SARPi or FatDog, or the Raspberry Pi, is what it's worth to you personally. I don't comprehend how any individual being part or party to anything adds significance or value, especially where the Raspberry Pi is concerned.

When the Raspberry Pi was first announced I saw a massive gaping hole of interest and support, where Slackware ARM was concerned, on the device. I fully intended to fill that void with the SARPi Project. Who is/was involved, who did what and when, is not important. The end result is all that matters and that it's done in a right, befitting, and appropriate way.

The only reason I put time and effort into the SARPi Project is because the Raspberry Pi is a massively popular ARM device. It might as well be a Banana Pi, Orange Pi, Beagleboard, or Odroid. The device has no meaning or value without the software to support it. Slackware ARM holds great value for me personally.

Thanks for doing that so quickly. I just installed the new aarch64 kernel & modules and the gpio stuff is all working as expected now.

Thanks again,
chris

You're welcome, Chris.

Thanks for the feedback. It helps a lot.

I'm known to quite often wrongly express my self

Yet those silly overpriced (or are they?) SBCs would be worth a dogs dinner if there weren't a Slackware for them.

I just wanted to point out that it's FatDog gang that adds the value that matters to the RPi-s.(At least to us, the Slackers )

So, is there even a remote chance we enjoy an mainline kernel for the RPi, any time soon?

By mainline i understand an kernel every one of us could build and deploy?

The SARPi Project makes it easier for RPi users to install, configure, and run Slackware ARM. They do this by supplying installer images, packages and a comprehensive step by step "How To" tutorial, which is great for n00bz like me. If they hadn't already done it, someone else would surely have.

The remote chance to download and build/compile your own kernel has always existed. I've done it more times than I can count or remember.

I agree with both Your claims.

- Raspberry Pi 3 Aarch64 kernel 4.9.8, kernel modules, firmware (.txz) packages.
- Slackware ARM -current installer (.xz) image.

http://test.fatdog.eu/dev/alchemy/sa.../builds/4.9.8/

PLEASE take time to examine the README.txt file before installing/upgrading this software.

http://test.fatdog.eu/dev/alchemy/sa...9.8/README.txt

I haven't heard/seen/read much feedback from the last release (running kernel 4.9.3) so I'm looking forward to all your unrestrained comments this time around.

Thanks for the updates. I just used the new kernel & kernel-modules packages to update my existing 4.9.3 system. All working well.

chris

Thanks Chris