On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 15:32, J. Roeleveld <jo...@antarean.org> wrote:
> On Thu, March 24, 2011 9:20 am, Pandu Poluan wrote:
>> On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 14:47, J. Roeleveld <jo...@antarean.org> wrote:
>>> On Thu, March 24, 2011 7:37 am, Pandu Poluan wrote:
>>>> On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 12:30, Pandu Poluan <pa...@poluan.info> wrote:
>>>>> On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 00:03, Pandu Poluan <pa...@poluan.info> wrote:

<--snip-->

>>>> But I still can't login via Xen's virtual console (hvc0). Same as
>>>> before: Got the 'login:' prompt, but can't type anything.
>>>>
>>>> I'll try mucking around with the .config. I have a feeling I disabled
>>>> one thing too many...
>>>
>>> Before playing around with the kernel config further, I don't use
>>> XenServer, but use the xen-stuff in portage instead. (My host runs
>>> Gentoo
>>> as well)
>>> In the configuration, I add the following to the kernel-parameters:
>>> " xencons=tty "
>>> Maybe a similar option will help you as well.
>>>
>>
>> Hmmm... currently I set xencons=hvc0 (also in /etc/inittab, s/tty0/hvc0/)
>>
>> I'll see what happens if I return them to tty0.
>
> Good luck there :)
>

No joy. Changing xencons to tty, tty0, tty1 results in the console
screen stopping output right after "Freeing unused kernel memory:"

At least with xencons=hvc0 I got the complete output.

>>> Otherwise, you could try checking the input-devices. Especially things
>>> like keyboard/usb/hid/ps/...
>>>
>>
>> Let's see... I got the following checked:
>>  -*- Generic input layer (needed for keyboard, mouse, ...)
>>  < >   Support for memoryless force-feedback devices
>>  < >   Polled input device skeleton
>>  < >   Sparse keymap support library
>>        *** Userland interfaces ***
>>  -*-   Mouse interface
>>  [*]     Provide legacy /dev/psaux device
>>  (1024)  Horizontal screen resolution
>>  (768)   Vertical screen resolution
>>  < >   Joystick interface
>>  <M>   Event interface
>>  < >   Event debugging
>>  <*>   Xen virtual keyboard and mouse support
>>        *** Input Device Drivers ***
>>  -*-   Keyboards  --->
>>  [ ]   Mice  --->
>>  [ ]   Joysticks/Gamepads  --->
>>  [ ]   Tablets  --->
>>  [ ]   Touchscreens  --->
>>  [ ]   Miscellaneous devices  --->
>>      Hardware I/O ports  --->
>>
>> Under keyboards, I only have:
>> <M>   XT keyboard
>
> Hmm... I don't use kernel-modules in my Xen domu's (All are PV). I wonder
> if compiling them into the kernel might help.
> Or, try loading the modules listed above and see if that helps. (Not sure
> if you can see an immediate change though)
>

Can't hurt to try, now that I've gotten a bootable kernel. Can always
fallback to the previous one.

> I have attached the .config for one of my domains. It also has support for
> a passed-through sound-card. You won't need that part. :)
>

Noted ;)

> Please note, I do use the following kernel:
> sys-kernel/xen-sources-2.6.34-r4
>
> Which kernel are you using?
>

hardened-sources-2.6.36-r9 IIRC

Hmmmm... there are *lots* of options in your config that I don't see in mine.

Could it be because of the "hardened" sources?

>> Anyways, when I'm successful in my endeavor, I'll sure to be sharing my
>> tips.
>
> That's always a good way to make people more happy to help :)
>
> --
> Joost

Just the least I can do to give back something to Gentoo :)

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