Installing the 2.6 modules for a new 11.0 installation

arubin · 10-06-2006, 06:28 AM

If you install the huge2.6 kernel in a slackware 11.0 installation you need to then install the modules from the cd.

I do not see how to do this. Can it be done during the installation process? Do you need to install then boot into the new installation and install? If the modules are not there how are you going to boot into the new installation to install the modules?

titopoquito · 10-06-2006, 06:36 AM

AFAIK you reboot and then install the modules. I can just say that it worked here fine, although I have for example a SATA drive, which worked well with the plain huge26.s kernel (without modules when I first booted).

arubin · 10-06-2006, 06:51 AM

My concern is that I have a cordless keyboard operating through a usb port and I will not be able to type anything without the modules. I guess I'll just have to try it and see.

onebuck · 10-06-2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arubin

My concern is that I have a cordless keyboard operating through a usb port and I will not be able to type anything without the modules. I guess I'll just have to try it and see.

Hi,

If you use the huge26 kernel there should be no problems. If there is a problem with the keyboard, do you have a spare 101 to temporarily use? The keyboard should init through the usb with no problems. Watch the keyboard init and link activity with the usb wireless interface.

Check the Changelog;

Code:

kernels/huge26.s/*:  Fixed USB keyboard support in the installer
(at least anyone on the box set up e.g. a keyboard logger?

arubin · 10-08-2006, 02:38 PM

Having looked at the extras directory I realise that I want an smp enabled kernel (I have dual core).

So what is the order of doing things? Do I need to recompile the kernel before I install these packages?

Thanks.

Alan

hitest · 10-08-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arubin

Having looked at the extras directory I realise that I want an smp enabled kernel (I have dual core).

So what is the order of doing things? Do I need to recompile the kernel before I install these packages?

Thanks.

Alan

1. When the 1st install cd finishes booting up type F2 then F3 which will give you a complete list of the kernels that are available.
2. Type in the smp enabled kernel hit enter.
3. Install slackware. When prompted install the smp enabled kernel from the cd.
4. Reboot.
5. Log-on as root, insert cd. At run level three mount cd and navigate to the directory containing modules, headers. Install kernel headers, modules with the installpkg command.
You shouldn't need to re-compile the smp kernel to install the modules, headers.

arubin · 10-09-2006, 02:13 AM

Well I have done the installation already (I used huge26.s). I thought I might be able to replace the kernel by copying from the bzimage file from installation disc 1 but which is the smp enabled kernel? There is only one huge26.s kernel and that seems to be non smp

#
# Processor type and features
#
# CONFIG_SMP is not set
CONFIG_X86_PC=y

My other problem is that I cannot actually boot because the ext3 file system isn't recognised. I think I need an initrd file. How can I install kernel headers etc and do a makeintrd if I cannot even get into the system?

onebuck · 10-09-2006, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arubin

My other problem is that I cannot actually boot because the ext3 file system isn't recognised. I think I need an initrd file. How can I install kernel headers etc and do a makeintrd if I cannot even get into the system?

Hi,

You could use the install cd1 to boot then;

Code:

mkdir /slack_repair            #make tmp mount point
mount /dev/hda# /slack_repair  #mount your / 
chroot /slack_repair           #chroot to  your /
cd /slack_repair

Now do the work you desire on your install! After you install the modules, headers or whatever needs to be done then reboot. As for the huge26, the kernel has filesystem support for most of the popular filesystems available.

arubin · 10-09-2006, 02:49 PM

I tried your advice and it seemed to work but boot up still failed with an absent /dev/sdb3

Anyway I re-installed but this time installed the sata.s kernel 2.4 and then booted in and dit the 2.6 and initrd stuff and I now have a working installation.

Thanks

gmartin · 10-09-2006, 09:43 PM

arubin, there is a 2.6.x smp kernel as part of the slackware 11 package. And it is supported. I'm running it wiht my dual core, sata system without problems.

When you look at /extra/linux-smp-2.6.17.13 you should find

Code:

kernel-headers-smp-2.6.17.13-i386-3

After installing that and making sure lilo.conf is correct, , re-run lilo then install

Code:

kernel-modules-smp-2.6.17.13-i686-3

to get the drivers and reboot.

arubin · 10-10-2006, 02:11 AM

Thanks. It is working now but I found it easier to install with the 2.4 sata kernel boot into there and the install the 2.6 smp kernel from /extra

mestigoth · 11-07-2006, 01:27 PM

After setup before reboot you can install packages.
First exit the installer.
Then changeroot to /mnt "chroot /mnt"
mount CD or DVD "mount /dev/cdrom"
then install the kernel modules or any packages you want.