Re: Status update {Re: PARTIAL DIAGNOSIS of Installation problems}
On Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:57:47 +0200
Anssi Saari <as@sci.fi> wrote:
> Richard Owlett <rowlett@cloud85.net> writes:
>
> > The more I think about my observed symptoms, it would seem logical
> > to be kernel related.
> >
> > If the Linkzone is physically connected when PC is turned on, the
> > boot process will hang until the Linkzone is disconnected.
>
> I have a guess then. Maybe the Linkzone comes up as a storage device
> and has to be specifically instructed to become a modem. This was a
> common deal with old cellular USB sticks as I recall. A full Linux OS
> usually has something to do this switch while an installer doesn't
> necessarily.
>
> As a side note, Google tells me the Linkzone uses bog standard
> cdc_ether and rndis_host drivers, same as what USB modems and Android
> phones commonly use.
>
>
Usbswitch was the software, and I don't think systemd needs it. A long
time since I used a mobile dongle.
--
Joe
Reply to: