Re: Unstable kernel question
> timshel:~$ gcc272 -v
> Reading specs from /usr/lib/gcc-lib/i386-linux/2.7.2.3/specs
> gcc version 2.7.2.3
> timshel:~$ gcc -v
> Reading specs from /usr/lib/gcc-lib/i386-linux/2.95.2/specs
> gcc version 2.95.2 20000116 (Debian GNU/Linux)
>
> However, I just recompiled the 2.2.14 kernel (had to change gcc to gcc272
> in 3 places in the Makefile), but it still hangs when I boot it.
>
> It hangs after:
> "Decompressing Linux. OK, now boot the kernel".
>
> There seems to be a lot of disk rattling after that, but no more messages.
>
> Anybody have any idea about this?
>
> ...RickM...
>
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Your compiler has nothing to do with it. I don't think downgrading to 2.7.2 is a good move, since 2.95.2 is _MUCH_ better in many areas, including optimization. 2.95.2 is not compatible with 2.0.x kernels. 2.2.x are just fine. Seek for the problem somewhere else in the kernel, for example, DMA support. Disable some hardware dependent options in the kernel, recompile, and pinpoint the problem. For example IDE DMA support. Better off, use SCSI.
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