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List:       novalug
Subject:    Re: [novalug] Introduction
From:       Alban Deniz <adeniz () baker-research ! com>
Date:       2000-10-29 21:39:36
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Hello Novalug,

Here's the summary of responses to my question about depmod not working
with Linux kernel 2.4.0-test9.  The only answer came from Pete Toscano.
I tried it, and it worked.  The new depmod also works with the older
(2.2.15-4mdk) kernel.  Thanks, pete.

> alban,
> 
> try using a more recent version of modutils.  i believe you need 2.3.15
> or newer.  last time i checked, 2.3.19 was the most recent.  it's on the
> kernel web site (and mirrors) under:
> 
> ftp://ftp.us.kernel.org/pub/linux/utils/kernel/modutils/v2.3/
> 
> hth,
> pete
> 
> On Sat, 21 Oct 2000, Alban Deniz wrote:
> 
> > Hello!
> > 
> > I just recently joined the NOVALUG listserv and would like to introduce myself.
> > My name is Alban Deniz. I recently left my job as a research scientist in laser
> > fusion to start my own consulting company, Baker Research, Ltd. The motto for
> > the company is "making research and computers more effective".  I've used Linux
> > in research, and would now like to spread the word. If you know of anyone who
> > might be interested in my services, please pass my name along. Thanks!
> > 
> > In the meantime, I've already got a question:
> > 
> > 	I upgraded my Mandrake 7.1 2.2.15 kernel to 2.4.0-test9, and
> > 	now depmod -a does not seem to work (version 2.3.10).  It
> > 	creates the modules.dep file in the right place, but it has
> > 	zero length.  I've worked around this by putting nearly
> > 	everything in the kernel, and loading the rest in rc.sysinit.
> > 	Any ideas?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Alban Deniz
> > -- 
> > Baker Research, Ltd.
> > Making research and computers more effective
> > adeniz@baker-research.com
> > (703) 960-9500 (Voice)



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