Subject: Re: MOL on Umax c600
From: Christoph Wissing (wissing@mail.desy.de)
Date: Sat Mar 25 2000 - 04:47:18 MST
Hi,
> I believe I have successfully grabbed the rom image, but it complains
> about needing a patch file for my computer (a 603 240 MHz). I have
> read the instructions but haven't had much luck. It also says to
> recompile the kernel, and I'm not sure about that.
The 603 processor needs a patched kernel to run MOL. You have to build
your own kernel. If you follow the instructions that ship with MOL you
should be able to do the patch. I also did never something like that
before. You need of course the kernel sources. Which kernel are running
right now? This might important because the patches a written for specific
kernel versions. I patched a 2.2.14 kernel successfully.
> Is there a newer version of MOL out there that might solve my
> problem? If so, how would I upgrade to the new version? I am
> relatively new to Linux and commands like rpm and tar, but am very
> eager to learn.
There was an experimental version of MOL that should work on 603 with an
unpatched kernel. Check the MOL web page an look for experimental or
something like that. But I had no success with that MOL version.
Concerning building your own kernel, make a backup of the working version,
bring some amount of time, read all instructions carefully and then just
do it!
Good luck,
Christoph
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