Linux Progress Patch

[bdg1983]

Hey Guys !


Did anyone of you ever install this Linux Progress Patch ? It sounds pretty nice actually - even when i like the startup messages .
Is this patch working with the 2.4.4 kernel as well ?

Any ideas ?


David

[ 21 May 2001: Message edited by: Dave2000 ]

[demian]

I installed it on an LFS system once. Got it running quite nicely but I just got tired of always patching the kernel whenever I installed a new version (which happens quite frequently). Also the virtual frame buffer support for my card is somewhat limited so I got rid of the patch.
Once you get the startup scripts setup it's pretty nice. They provide default scripts for debian (which I think you're running, right?) so it shouldn't be all that complicated. And, yes, it works with 2.4.x
What bothers me a bit is that when you want to change the theme you need to recompile the kernel.

[bdg1983]

Sorry ? You need to recompile the kernel jus for another theme ? Ha ! Thats a bit strange if you ask me - and your right - iam running Debian . I mean i jus compiled myself a new kernel and it is not that difficult - but jus for a new startup screen .... mmm .

David

[twofoolish2b]

Well I'm trying to install the Linux Progress Patch in Slackware 7.1 with the 2.4.3 kernel. Everything works just like the README file says except when I go and "make bzImage" I get this error:
make: kgcc: Command not found
make: *** [init/main.o] Error 127
what does this mean? I have the newest version of GCC 2.91.66. Has anyone else had the ame problem or know what the problem is? Thanks..

[PLBlaze]

Open the top Makefile in linux directory and change the line kgcc to gcc save and proceed compling.Hope this helps.

[twofoolish2b]

Well I did like you said Diffie and it worked fine, but the Frame Buffer or the Linux Progress Patch still does not work. Does anyone want to take a shot at this one?