current bk tree

Geert Uytterhoeven geert at linux-m68k.org
Mon May 15 23:23:51 EST 2000


On Mon, 15 May 2000, Geert Uytterhoeven wrote:
> I managed to compile the current bk tree (+ a few fixes I just checked in) and
> boot it on my LongTrail. Comments:
>
>   - The MESH driver doesn't detect any disks anymore, which is bad.
>
>   - The kernel still detects 3 serial ports:
>
>       ttyS00 at 0x03f8 (irq = 4) is a 16550A
>       ttyS01 at 0x02f8 (irq = 3) is a 16550A
>       ttyS02 at 0x03e8 (irq = 4) is a 16450
>
>     The last one is bogus. This problem has been there seen quite a while, but
>     seems to be harmless.

Forgot one:

    - `cat /proc/ppc_htab' is a solid and alternative way to cause a hard
      reboot in exactly 180 seconds.

Gr{oetje,eeting}s,

						Geert

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