linux, Oracle 8i & Dell

["Kobus Jooste" <kobus.jooste@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

hi list.

linux: RH6.2 kernel 2.2.14
oracle: 8iR2 (8.1.6) for linux
iron: Dell 6300 with dell/adaptec 4 channel RERCRAID (hardware) raid
controller.

problem:
Dell supplies the driver as a single *.o-module file, i.e. is _not_ open
sourced. Dell has a few versions of these this file available, each
certified for a different "official" RedHat kernel. (2.2.14-5.0smp,
2.2.14-6.0smp etc.)

I need to customise the kernel for Oracle by tweaking the shared memory
setup in the code (as per oracle instructions). I _don't_ want to spend
$$$2500 on the RH "Enterprise edition".

Whenever I recompile the kernel i get version and symbol conflicts when
inserting Dell's module at bootup. (I need to boot off the RAID) Any
ideas???? Where can I get the original Makefiles that Redhat used to compile
these "official" kernels.

Or can I dismantle their module to figure out how to complie my kernel?

cheers,
Kobus Jooste