[Voyage-linux] Some hints or related docs

[John Coltrane]

Hello,

On 10/24/2011 08:58 PM, Shane Harrison wrote:
> On point 3).  Not currently setup to support the "updates" directory 
> as far as I know.  I always simply replace the existing modules.
>
> To build a kernel module
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
> To compile a kernel or a kernel module you need the kernel headers 
> etc.  Unfortunately for some reason the SDK doesn't include these.  
> Follow these instructions to set up the environment to allow you to do 
> this.
>
> When you need to build a module you will find out that the 
> linux-headers for the voyage kernel is not available.\\
> Don't worry there is still a way to build your module.\\
> **NOTE I'M WRITING THIS ASUMING YOU ARE USING KERNEL 2.6.32-486-VOYAGE**
>

hint: voyage 0.7.5 runs kernel 2.6.38


> first make sure you're on R/W mode if not run:
> remountrw
>
> Perform the following to get the source
> apt-get install linux-source-2.6.32-voyage
>
> once installed go to:
> /usr/src/
>
> There you'll see that a packed file un pack this file e.g.
> tar -zxf linux-source-2.6.32-voyage.tar.gz
>
> once unpacked there will be a folder called 
> ///usr/src/linux-source-2.6.32-voyage// \\
> Enter this folder and edit the //Makefile// \\
> Look for
> EXTRAVERSION =
> and change it to
> EXTRAVERSION = -voyage
>
> now you'll need to copy the config file to the //linux-source// folder 
> using:
> cp /boot/config-2.6.32-voyage /usr/src/linux-source-2.6.32-voyage/.config
> after that run
> make
>
> Probably you'll want to go to bed or do something right now because 
> this can take a little time.
>
> once it is FINALLY DONE you'll need to make a symbol link with this 
> command:
> ln -s /usr/src/linux-source-2.6.23-voyage 
> /lib/modules/2.6.23-486-voyage/build
>
> There you go now you can build your module!
>
> 2011/10/25 Zenny <garbytrash at gmail.com <mailto:garbytrash at gmail.com>>
>
>     Voyage linux seems a wonderful distro. I am surfing around the
>     voyage linux site here and there, but what I could not find are:
>
>     1) How to make it completely compatible with the upstream debian
>     release including kernel?
>
>     2) By downgrading the kernel, will it affect the voyage linux
>     stability?
>
>     3) I need to add a few kernel modules, but I could not find
>     exactly how to go about it? I did find the SDKs for 0.7.5 (not for
>     0.8.0), but it does not explain how to add  or remove some kernel
>     module or packages before transferring to a USB/FlashDisk?
>
>     Appreciate if I could get some hints, links or advice. Thanks!
>
>
>
> Cheers
> Shane
>
>
>     zenny
>
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