Re: XFree86 4.0.1 on XL 266 (Thinks it is a Jensen)
On Tue, 14 Nov 2000, Jay Estabrook wrote:
> On Mon, Nov 13, 2000 at 04:48:39PM -0700, Ghandi wrote:
> >
> > It's not seeming like /etc/alpha_systype is affecting it at all. In case
> > it matters, I have libc6.1 2.1.97-1 installed.
>
> It probably does matter; what kernel version?
>
I'm running 2.2.17 right now. I'm in process of trying out
2.4.0-test5. If it works and anything changes, I'll post.
> Older GLIBCs had their own table of bus_bases, and tried to figure out
> which machine they were on all by themselves, unless overridden by use
> of /etc/alpha_systype.
>
> Newer GLIBCs will try to see if the kernel can help them out. Newer kernels
> can do so, older ones cannot.
Around what versions are the divisions between old/new? I guess I'll try
for as new as I can get.
>
> However, if the kernel lies, or is inaccurate, for some reason... :-(
>
> --Jay++
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