On Sun, 14 May 2006 13:07:07 -0700, Mahy wrote:
> Douglas Mayne wrote:
>> I also have a 2.6.15.4 kernel for Pentium M which is already compiled,
>> with modules, etc. I'll hold off posting that, unless you want it.
>>
>
> Whoa, you've got a kernel to offer?? Of course i'd accept it!
>
> Hope y'all won't ostracize me from now on, but not being able to use
> wifi is for me by far the worst news in Linux. Far worse than hosed
> graphics. I need it functioning ASAP to surf the Net comfortably from
> Slack, bowse howtos and forums (and post requests 
>
> Back to the kernel: yes please, post it. TIA
>
> Mahy
>
Cut and paste from a previous posting:
These are the instructions. These are the approximate steps to follow.
Use at your own risk. Linux kernel is GPL. GPL license applies also:
http://www.xmission.com/~ddmayne2/kernel/COPYING
Compiled with gcc version 3.4.5
md5sums:
http://www.xmission.com/~ddmayne2/ke...6.15.4/md5sums
kernel 2.6.15.4:
http://www.xmission.com/~ddmayne2/ke...-acpi-2-dm.tgz
kernel modules:
http://www.xmission.com/~ddmayne2/ke...-acpi-2-dm.tgz
Firmware:
Read and accept license before using:
/lib/firmware/LICENSE
http://www.xmission.com/~ddmayne2/ke...rmware-2.4.tgz
Includes:
alsa-driver 1.0.10 (with minor patch)
ieee80211-1.1.6
ipw2200-1.0.7
Intel firmware 2.4
So, to install this kernel:
0. Download and verify (md5sums) the packages linked above.
1. installpkg kernel-2.6.15.4m-acpi-2-dm.tgz
2. installpkg kernel-modules-2.6.15.4m-acpi-2-dm.tgz
2.a. Fix link to /etc/rc.d/rc.modules
(maybe not necessary if you are already running a 2.6 kernel)
# cd /etc/rc.d
# mv rc.modules rc.modules.save
# ln -s rc.modules-2.6.15.4m-acpi-2 rc.modules
3. installpkg ipw2200-firmware-2.4.tgz
4. Fix boot loader to reflect new kernel per usual drill.
4.a. Look in /boot for the vmlinuz file to load.
5. Reboot with new kernel.
6. Run alsaconf to configure sound.
7. Test if wireless is working.*
8. Test if processor scaling and acpi are working, etc. **
* Beyond the scope of this post.
** Suspend features may or may not work. They are not working
correctly (yet) on the Dell D610. YMMV.
Also, remember, these files compiled by me. Use at your own risk.
--
Douglas Mayne