civileme wrote:
>On Wednesday 05 September 2001 20:46, Jeffrey Twu wrote:
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>>Hi all,
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>> When I try to install Linux-Mandrake 7.2 on an Inspiron 8100
>>machine, it gets to "Configuring PCMCIA cards ..." early in the install
>>program and freezes. Is there any way around this?
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>> I can't use Linux-Mandrake 8.0 or any 2.4-based kernel because I
>>have to run a restricted program (provided in binary form only) which
>>freezes on all 2.4-based kernel platforms. I'm going to try to get a
>>new version of the restricted program, but if anyone happens to know how
>>to point me the right direction ...
>>
>>-Jeff
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>>P.S. Linux-Mandrake 8.0 runs fine on Inspiron 8100s.
>>
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>Ummm
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>Actulally, there is a fully functional 2.2 kernel on 8.0 both for install and
>for boot and run. The /images/alternatives directory on the install CD has
>cdrom.img-2.2.19-BADZ5 for example which is a 2.2 install, and you can during
>individual package selection choose to install kernel22-2.2.19-10mdk and
>during bootloader time add a boot for it and remove the others.
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>The pcmcia problem most likely refers to a non-standrad way of implementing
>pcmcia and it requires kernel recompilationto fit your machine.
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>Civileme
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Excuse me.
But the problem with the binary may not be kernel related. It could well
be a library problem. There were several library changes between 7.2,
and 8.0
If you could track down which library you need, you may be able to
install the old(er) one, and the app may run.
Could also take a combination of the old(er) library, and a 2.2 kernel.
I think with some hacking, you may be able to get it to run.
JMHO....
Ric
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