Kernel and hardware detection

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05-10-2006, 10:19 PM
s-r-b

Kernel and hardware detection

Hi,

I'm trying to create a Knoppix remaster. Unfortunately, Knoppix 4.0.2
has some serious issues with some PCI *hardware* modems
(http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtop...tect+pci+modem),
and sure enough my USR PCI hardware modem is not detected.

I'm using the book "Hacking Knoppix" and it shows details on
installing and configuring a different kernel in your remaster. I was
thinking of getting one of the Kanotix kernels (a Knoppix remaster
which DOES detect my modem properly).

Can someone tell me if this is the correct action to take... basically
is hardware detecting functions contained in the kernel?? I'm using
VMware to remaster, so I don't mind doing a little experimenting if I
am on the right track.

Thanks for any help!

-Steve.
05-24-2006, 04:26 AM
firnsy

I would say your best bet is to try the Knoppix 5 DVD, which now comes with udev support. Up until then it was required to put static device nodes in the /dev directory for every possible piece of hardware that you may come accross. udev is designed to dynamically create a device node when it detects a particular piece of hardware.

It may be the case that Knoppix 4.0.2 does not have the right device node in /dev for your hardware, in that configuration.

If Knoppix 5 doesn't solve this for you then a remaster of the kernel with support for your device compiled in should work. I've also written a HOWTO for customising the kernel, if you need further assistance.
05-24-2006, 02:32 PM
s-r-b

Quote:

Originally Posted by firnsy

I would say your best bet is to try the Knoppix 5 DVD, which now comes with udev support. Up until then it was required to put static device nodes in the /dev directory for every possible piece of hardware that you may come accross. udev is designed to dynamically create a device node when it detects a particular piece of hardware.

It may be the case that Knoppix 4.0.2 does not have the right device node in /dev for your hardware, in that configuration.

If Knoppix 5 doesn't solve this for you then a remaster of the kernel with support for your device compiled in should work. I've also written a HOWTO for customising the kernel, if you need further assistance.

Thank you for the suggestion. Do you happen to know if I can remaster the DVD the same way as the 4.02 CD?

-Steve.
05-25-2006, 12:47 AM
Kowood

I spent nearly half a year trying to get a USR pci modem working. It was fruitless. I ended up buying a Smartlink one.