hi, you have to compile the lowlevel parallel port drivers (as modules), too. with "make menuconfig" they are in "general setup" -> "parallel port support" (m) and "pc-style hardware (NEW)" (m)
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > On Thu, Mar 16, 2000 at 06:29:12PM -0600, Kent West wrote: > > > Hi all! > > > > > > When I first set up my Debian box, and whenever > > > I've recompiled/upgraded/etc, I've left the > > > support for parallel ports out, because I didn't > > > have a printer. > > > > > > Now I have a printer. > > > > > > > You need to > > > > insmod lp > > > > (This module taks care of all LP ports, you may need additional > > modules under 2.2.14) > > > > /dev/lp0 refers to lpt1 under 2.2 > > /dev/lp1 refers to lpt2 under 2.2 > > /dev/lp0 by default refered to lpt3 under 2.0, /dev/lp1 refered to lpt1, > > /dev/lp2 refered to lpt2, /dev/lp3 to lpt4. > > > > I can understand the change! > > > > Jim > > Thanks Jim, for the response. That helps clear up a couple of things. So > now, when I do an "insmod lp", I get this: > > /lib/modules/2.2.14/misc/lp.o: unresolved symbol > parport_ieee1284_nibble_mode_ok > /lib/modules/2.2.14/misc/lp.o: unresolved symbol parport_unregister_device > /lib/modules/2.2.14/misc/lp.o: unresolved symbol parport_enumerate > /lib/modules/2.2.14/misc/lp.o: unresolved symbol parport_claim_or_block > /lib/modules/2.2.14/misc/lp.o: unresolved symbol parport_register_device > /lib/modules/2.2.14/misc/lp.o: unresolved symbol parport_wait_peripheral > /lib/modules/2.2.14/misc/lp.o: unresolved symbol parport_release > > Just for kicks, I just now did another "make modules" and "make > modules_install", but it didn't help. Maybe I'll get another clue from > someone else pretty soon. Again, thanks! > > > > -- Hi! I'm a .signature virus! Copy me into your ~/.signature, please! -- Linux - the last service pack you'll ever need.
