On Sun, 17 Dec 2000, Chris Lumens wrote:
> I'm about to do 2.2.18 modules, kernels, and pcmcia stuff. Does anyone
> have any new config files they'd like me to build?
Yep, I've got one. I'll mail it to you tonight when I get home (I'm at
work right now).
> Even if you're not
> quite finished making the full-featured kernel, I could probably throw it
> into the kernels directory as a work in progress. Just make sure that
> it's got support for ide devices, networking, some scsi, etc. You know...
> the basics. Look at my config files for ideas.
>
I've got everything working exept some of the scsi drivers and some
modules, and the framebuffer (and therefor X) is giving me some trouble. I
think I'll try and stick a different graphics card in the box.
It is very close to being finished, and I believe I'll have it completely done before christmas.
> I ask this because it looks like I'm going to be demoing the Alpha port at
> the New York Linux World at the end of January. There will most likely be
> demo discs to give out, and they have a few weeks of lead time. So, if
> you've got a kernel config that's almost ready to go, please send it my
> way soon! Make sure to tell me what machine it's for. SMP does not need
> to be enabled.
>
So there is a chance that the Alpha port will become official? That's good
news :-)
> Nothing like some self-imposed ridiculous deadlines, huh?
>
A bit more time would have been nice, but most of the stuff is looking
good... And if it's just a demo then it's ok to have some stuff that's not
quite done yet.
> --
> Chris Lumens - chris@slackware.com - KG6CIH
/Jesper Juhl
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