Re: CompactFlash (2 post)

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Hi there

Complete newbe to ipaq here but from my quick experimentation I can answer
some of the questions.

> Q1:I have a brand new compactFlash module memory + CF expansion kit.
> I want to mount the CF memory module.
> Which of the ipkg pakages should I install to have the support of the CF
> expansion kit. pcmcia-cs ? pcmcia-modules-2.4.3-rmk2-np1 ? Both ?
> Once the ipkg pakage of the kit installed, is there any thing I have to do
> for having it taking in account by the system ???

If you are using the CF expansion pack (the one where the CF just plugs into
the unit with out the pcmcia adapter) then you dont need to do anything (well
thats what I found) for pc-card expansion pack I would *guess* you will need
both sets of modules (someone please confirm/deny this)

> Q2: What should I do to be able to use the CF memory ? I know that I have
> to fdisk and
> format it in a way Linux can use it but how can I do that ? How can I mount
> it in a way it will be mount automatiquely if present at each boot start.

I found that fdisk was not there... guess I didnt install the right ipkg. BUT
I didnt need to. you format the disk with mkfs -t ext2 /dev/hda1 (where
/dev/hda1 name given to the disk)

The "format" command is the mkfs (stands for make file system) so thats why
you probably cant find format.

> Q3: I have try to have some system utilities -fdisk, format-
> I have install the util-linux ipkg package where they were suppose to be
> but I still don't have them on the ipaq. What can I do ? Where can I get
> them ?

See above... fdisk im not sure on, but I didnt need it.

If you are really new to linux then I suggest you take a quick look at the
linux newbie howtos (check www.linuxdoc.org for the complete list) and try to
get a grasp of the differences between dos/windows and linux.

Hope this helps

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Jonathan Gill
Technology Architect
SecureCiRT
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Received on Thu Aug 23 2001 - 07:24:38 EDT