Re: GLUG: linux, Oracle 8i & Dell

[John Carter <john@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 2 Jun 2000, Kobus Jooste wrote:

> 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.

Moan and bitch and whine and scream at Dell until _they_ come up with
a solution. If they want to break the paradigm, they certainly
_deserve_ the pain.


John Carter

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