Re: problems printing
On Sun, Aug 26, 2001 at 01:51:20PM -0400, Eric Howard wrote:
>
> > Is parport.o for the same kernel as the one you are running
> > (type uname -a to check)?
>
> Well, it's under 2.2.17 and my kernel is 2.4.9, but the /lib/modules/2.4.9
> directory doesn't seem to have the module in it, so I assumed that 2.2.17
> was up-to-date. If not, where do I go for a more recent copy of parport.o?
>
Modules are always specific to the kernel version, sometimes even
to the options selected when that kernel was compiled. Your
2.2.17 parport.o is a whole generation older than your 2.4.9 kernel.
Its like trying to fit an old HP LaserJet 1 ink cartridge in a
HP Color LaserJet 8000, it just won't fit.
Technical background: In kernel 0.x.x the kernel was one big thing,
everything was either compiled in or not there at all. To save
memory and allow no-compile config changes during first time
system install, current kernels (since 1.3.* I think) allow you to
put some parts of kernel in modules to be loaded on request. But
it is still one big kernel which should all be built as one big
unit, bzImage, System.map, modules and all.
I don't know much about kernel 2.4.x but perhaps parport is called
something else in 2.4.x. But first check wherever you got your
copy of 2.4.x to see if there is a file or package full of modules.
Also make sure all kernel-related tools (e.g. insmod and other
modutils) are 2.4.x compatible versions.
Hope it helps
Jakob
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