Re: RE: New to list - hx2795b

Your using different files, diff boot/kernel, etc then
-- the ones i have don't use rootfs, initrd, etc. Just a simple
zImage, that jumps over to your existing ext2 partition for the
rootfs. (like a normal computer boot)

If you are using a different zImage, with rootfs, initd. then your
root is inside that rootfs file (i.e. it ignores any EXT2 you have).
-- Sort of like a LiveCD. It's great for when all you have is a FAT
drive and nothing dedicated to linux, I just don't like it because it's
harder to move files around when it's not running. -- I can pull my CF
drive out, connected to my laptop and change any file on the EXT2
partition, copy over binarys and edit configs.

It's very hard to mix and match zImages and boots configs, etc.
Normally they are all setup as one set of files, as one working boot
config.

Now that you have a running linux, enjoy it and play around. Besure to
make a backup of your VFAT files so you can experiment, but be able to
restore them to a 'working state'. --For my preferances, I'll stick
with a dedicated linux partition.

Ken

Kashif Shah wrote:
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> It boots! I was able to log into GPE with the screen still shifted.
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> To get it booting I had to use the 0.3.6-2 signed haret and then
> follow the rest of the hx2750 compilation instructions(default.txt
> using /dev/ram0 rather than /dev/hda2., zImage, initrd, and rootfs.img
> on my FAT partition of my PNY 256MB CF).
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> Next step will be checking out what works. I'll have all weekend to
> play around with it. I'll check the kernel source and see what the
> screen code looks like, but that is for next week.
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> *From:* Ken Lyons - SplinterFL [mailto:SplinterFL_at_GraphixWizard.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 18, 2007 8:36 PM
> *To:* Kashif Shah; hx2000-port_at_handhelds.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Hx2000-port] RE: New to list - hx2795b
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> One issue with the kernel I use is that it doesn't recognize all media.
> If you are using CF default.txt root=/dev/hda2 (depending on
> how you partition your card)
> and for SD cards use: root=/dev/mmcblk0p2 (A few users have
> managed to use it on SD,
> I personally haven't been able to- I get read errors on my generic SD
> cards.)
>
> Besure you soft-reset windows if you can before running HaRET, it
> gives you better chances of it running.
> If you can use another system you can telnet in to the HaRET when
> the machine is on the same WiFi Lan to watch it preboot,
> and see WHERE it is getting stalled at.
>
>
> One of these days, I'll get more time and compile a new kernel, maybe
> fix the screen issue... but since it doesn't affect my unit, testing
> will be a pain.
> --at that point I'll be screaming for volunteers to see if
> anything works on fixing it.
>
> My 2 cents,
> Ken
>
> Kashif Shah wrote:
>
> Well, I tried using the kernel from Ken's site for the hx2495 and the
> kernel for the hx4100. Ken's kernel (v196) was able to proceed past
> the haret screen. It gave me the shifted screen issue and could not
> find the root device. I played with some different device names in
> default.txt, but had no success. The hx4100 kernel didn't get past
> the haret screen (go figure). I'll put in some more time on this
> tomorrow, then I'm off to Chicago for the weekend.
>
>
>
> Where will I be able to help on this project? I'm not capable of
> kernel coding, but I'm willing to put my time into learning if I have
> to. Next week I'm going to play around with OE and Familiar to get a
> solid grasp on what we're dealing with here.
>
> _____________________________________________________________
>
> Hello, I'm new to the list -- I've got a hx2795b that I'd love to have
> running linux. I'm about to start playing around with putting a
> kernel on my 256MB CF by PNY. I'll post results once I have something
> of substance. I'm not a coder, but I might be able to put some pieces
> together if I have to, we will see. If anyone else has gotten an
> image working on the hx2795b, then please let me know! If the project
> needs any hosting I can offer it up courtesy of my Dreamhost account.
> I'm looking forward to getting something working here.
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Received on Fri Jul 20 2007 - 09:39:44 EDT