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List:       linux-kernel
Subject:    Re: linux-2.4.0-test4 and lp0 bug
From:       Ruth Ivimey-Cook <Ruth.Ivimey-Cook () arm ! com>
Date:       2000-07-19 10:00:14
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>From: David Benfell <benfell@greybeard95a.com>
> > test4 presented only one problem:
> > "lp: driver loaded, but no devices found" <from dmesg>
> >
> >  Other message from kde print queue when trying to print:
> > Status: cannot open "/dev/lp0" - "Device not configured", attempt 1,
> > sleeping 10
> >
> > Apparently the kernel is missing a beat...
> >
>If it helps at all, I have tried building test4 both with and without
>the IEEE 1284 support.  The result is basically the same, other than
>that with the IEEE 1284 support, I see identifying information from my
>printer in dmesg.
>
>This is an irritating glitch, so I'll be happy to test any patches
>someone might have to offer.  Just be aware that I am relatively
>inexperienced so you may have to get painfully explicit with your
>instructions on how to apply your patch.

I've just seen this too: SMP kernel, parport/lp drivers built-in.

Looked at the lp0 source and the mesage is printed when the lp_count 
variable is zero. It is incremented in lp_attach. Is lp_attach called 
before the message is printed in __init ?  I can't tell.

Ruth

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Ruth 
Ivimey-Cook                       ruthc@sharra.demon.co.uk
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Author, ARM Ltd              ruth.ivimey-cook@arm.com


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