Re: kernel compile on cobalt raq2

[Thiemo Seufer <ths@networkno.de>]

Link wrote:
> I've been trying to compile a kernel for my newly-acquired raq2
> machine.  I've been running into a lot of problems.  I've tried several
> 2.4.x and 2.6.x kernels.  I've tried from kernel.org and
> linux-mips.org.  With and without patches.  Tried the patches from the
> colo site.  I've tried using the debian kernel source.  On some kernels
> I get compiler errors, others it will compile but things won't work
> right, like the network will be flaky.  I can go into detail if needed,
> but what I'd really like is if someone could let me know what specific
> one they've gotten to work, with or without patches.  2.4/2.6, doesn't
> matter at this point.  Then at least I'll have a known-good starting
> point, and start troubleshooting from there if still needed.

Does the debian kernel binary work? If yes, the corresponding source
would be the the starting point. A recompile of it with the debian
toolchain should produce the same kernel as distributed.


Thiemo