Re: Need X testers on Alpha. I think we've got it this time.

On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 2:31 AM, Brian Parkhurst <[email protected]> wrote:
> Okay had some time today.  I'm working on the autounmask of
> xorg-xserver-9999 (running now).
>
> What is your recommended kernel for this build?

I'd recommend the latest, 2.6.31, or even 2.6.32-rcX if you want to.
I'd like to get some people to test with Radeon kernel modesetting, so
at least .31 is required for that.

> I've been working to bring the server up to current (emerge -uv world) &
> revdep-rebuild  (been about 4 months since I've updated packages)
>
> Should hopefully be able to build the Kernel and Xorg-Server tomorrow.
>
> Just to answer your last question.  I've been running Gentoo on my alpha(s)
> for about 6 years (migrated to the DS20E earlier this year from an older
> alpha 800).  I had contributed a bit to the livecd (2004 release) to support
> booting alpha with DEC Mylex 960 Raid controller (just identified the
> firmware levels of the DEC OEM version).

Excellent! Great to have you. :)

I've been working on Alpha-related stuff for about a year and a half
and have sent emails to linux-alpha@ (the kernel mailing list),
axp-list, the RH alpha mailing list, debian-alpha@, but the Gentoo
mailing lists looked unused, so I never mailed them before. Too bad.

Thanks for your help :)

Matt