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psi_g33k · Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 6

Hey everyone,
(first post, so lemme get this out of the way.... Barry, Puppy is awesome. While I don't think "thanks" is enough for your efforts and time...thanks!)

Now, is there any definitive answer to the whole "which distro" question (for compiling)? I need the Garmin USB drivers that were included in the kernel after 2.6.10.x (I think?), so I'm wondering which kernel / distro to start with for Puppy 1.0.2 - 2.6.7 and Slack? VL?

I found / read the older page on compiling kernels for 2.4.x....can I follow it loosely for 1.0.2 and use an updated kernel??

Any help / suggestions are always appreciated. Thanks in advance!

-James

JohnMurga · Posted: Thu 26 May 2005, 12:35 Post subject:

Hi,

Sorry this was mistakenly split when I was doing some "maintenance".

Either way I thought it merited a separate post.

Cheers
JohnM

BarryK · Posted: Fri 27 May 2005, 08:50 Post subject:

Ah, yes, things are happening in that department...

I'm really getting to like Vector Linux 5.0STD.

I'm developing something new, to be called "Suppy Sourcerer", which is for compiling source tarballs for Unleashed. I'm doing this in Vector.

Regarding the kernel, I'm awaiting the release of 2.6.12, then I'll compile it in vector, then see if vector can actually run with the same kernel as will use in Puppy ...if so, then the decision will be to go with Vector.
Then I'll update the web page on how to compile the kernel.

So you see, it's an awkward moment right now, in transition...

psi_g33k · Joined: 25 May 2005 Posts: 6