Re: [PARPORT] Backpack cd-rewriter

From: Shawn Koons (skoons1ns@netscape.net)
Date: Sun Dec 07 2003 - 22:34:44 EST

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    I have decided to upgrade the kernel but am limited to 'make config.' I
    do not have X installed and for some reason, I cannot run 'make
    menuconfig.' I have started this process a couple of times but end up
    quitting because I run into SO many options that I have no idea about.
    Even with the help option that is available, I am still lost. I cannot
    find a HOWTO that explains the process adequately for a beginner like
    myself.

    If anyone can help I would appreciate it.

    BTW, there are a few people who have graciously responded and have
    mentioned the Mandrake system but I am running Slackware, as far as I
    know they are totally different and I cannot use Mandrake based program
    help.

    Thank you, one and all,

    Shawn
    marcelo.c.pinto wrote:

    >Hi Shawn,
    >
    > Although I'm using Slackware 9.0, I think it's worth
    >to mention my lessons learned. I am successfully using a
    >BackPack CD-RW with my laptop.
    >
    > My /etc/rc.d/modules.conf file contains:
    >
    >/sbin/modprobe parport
    >/sbin/modprobe parport_pc
    >/sbin/modprobe paride
    >/sbin/modprobe bpck6
    >/sbin/modprobe pcd
    >/sbin/modprobe pg
    >
    > Of course you can try doing these steps manually as
    >well (as root, or su'ed).
    >
    > You need bpck6, which seems to be available from newer
    >Kernel versions than yours.
    >
    > If you choose to go ahead and compile a new kernel
    >verion, please let me know and I will be able to provide
    >you some hints about the kernel configuration related to
    >parport, paride and bpck.
    >
    >Regards,
    >
    >MP
    >
    >
    >
    >>Hello,
    >>
    >>I am attempting to get my machine to recognize my
    >>
    >>
    >Backpack cd-rewriter.
    >
    >
    >>I will attempt to give as much info as I can. Please
    >>
    >>
    >accept apologies in
    >
    >
    >>advance if I give too much, or the wrong, information.
    >>
    >>*I use Tiny Linux, based on Slackware 4.0.
    >>
    >>*I have a Compaq LTE 5300 laptop P133 w/48 meg ram.
    >>
    >> 

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