[ydl-gen] ydl5 kernel compilation on PS3

[Derick Centeno]

The latest information posted is a bit dated, however the principles are 
the same regarding custom kernel creation and installation.  I've 
included another instruction regarding checking yaboot; the point is 
merely to insure that your kernel is properly identified at boot.  You 
may not even have yaboot running on the PS3, I really don't know as I 
don't have one.

So merely look around your system first -- without changing anything -- 
for anything similar which may be mentioned in the instructions.  You 
may be able to notice something you can do -- before you decide to do it 
however, I would recommend that you check back here and confer with 
others who do have a PS3 regarding the information in these links.

It always appears, to me, like it's a Law of the Universe or something 
that when an individual is in a jam the skilled people one always finds 
most instructive are never online at the same time.  Anyway I hope it's 
enough information to help at least with a cross-check so that you 
insure yourself you've covered the essentials.

Here's the links:

http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_general/kernels.shtml

http://www.terrasoftsolutions.com/support/solutions/ydl_general/yaboot_kernel.shtml

Best of Luck...
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Amos Tibaldi wrote:
> Hello,
>    I have tried to compile the 2.6.17 kernel from source on a ydl5 
> running on a PS3. The compilation is successful and I have copied in 
> the /boot directory the vmlinux file. Moreover I have created the .img 
> file in the same directory. Then I have modified the /etc/kboot.conf 
> in order to insert an entry for the new 2.6.17 files but unfortunately 
> when I reboot and at the kboot prompt I choose the ydl2617 options the 
> kernel hangs without messages and does not proceed further.
>  
> Do I miss something? There is any additional issue to perform on ppc 
> machines that is different from x86 machines? If possible I'd like to 
> receive links to general kernel compilation instructions for ydl5 on ps3.
>  
> Thanks very much in advance.....
>
> -- 
> Amos Tibaldi
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