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jharker · 02-14-2009, 11:57 AM

Hi, Jaya! Glad to see someone starting work on the 2.6 kernel.

I also don't have a lot of time at the moment, but I'll be glad to comment when I can. In a month or two I should have some time to spend on iLiad work again.

My first comment is that you definitely need to get shell access and the developer package, then make sure your iLiad is fully up to date. Once you've gotten that far you'll be able to reflash with a new kernel/initrd/filesystem to test things out.

Are you located in China? If you have trouble downloading the developer package, you might post on the iRex forums or PM Matthijs there, and ask him specially for a copy. In a pinch you might be able to get a copy from another developer, but this is technically not allowed under the Terms Of Service so it should be avoided if possible.

The developer reflash package is not supposed to be redistributed, but I think the best way to start is by modifying it in pieces to test things out on your own iLiad. Eventually the iLiad OS project will have built a new reflash package, and you can add the kernel to that for distribution.

Second, Nalim's work seems pretty interesting and (if I understand correctly) should allow you to test out new kernels without having to reflash every time.

Third, my impression is that you really need that console output for kernel work. But in order to get it, you will either need: 1. to request a loaner iLiad from iRex that has a serial connector installed on the motherboard; or 2. to follow jtag's guide and solder connectors onto your iLiad's motherboard's serial pinouts as shown in this post.

Hmm... I guess I'm just mostly confirming what you already said.

Anyway, it's great to see you working on this! I'm very excited to see what you do with the 2.6 kernel and I'd love to help any way I can -- once I'm finished with my thesis!

02-14-2009, 11:57 AM	#4
jharker Developer Posts: 345 Karma: 3473 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Device: iRex iLiad v1, Blackberry Tour, Kindle DX, iPad.	Hi, Jaya! Glad to see someone starting work on the 2.6 kernel. I also don't have a lot of time at the moment, but I'll be glad to comment when I can. In a month or two I should have some time to spend on iLiad work again. My first comment is that you definitely need to get shell access and the developer package, then make sure your iLiad is fully up to date. Once you've gotten that far you'll be able to reflash with a new kernel/initrd/filesystem to test things out. Are you located in China? If you have trouble downloading the developer package, you might post on the iRex forums or PM Matthijs there, and ask him specially for a copy. In a pinch you might be able to get a copy from another developer, but this is technically not allowed under the Terms Of Service so it should be avoided if possible. The developer reflash package is not supposed to be redistributed, but I think the best way to start is by modifying it in pieces to test things out on your own iLiad. Eventually the iLiad OS project will have built a new reflash package, and you can add the kernel to that for distribution. Second, Nalim's work seems pretty interesting and (if I understand correctly) should allow you to test out new kernels without having to reflash every time. Third, my impression is that you really need that console output for kernel work. But in order to get it, you will either need: 1. to request a loaner iLiad from iRex that has a serial connector installed on the motherboard; or 2. to follow jtag's guide and solder connectors onto your iLiad's motherboard's serial pinouts as shown in this post. Hmm... I guess I'm just mostly confirming what you already said. Anyway, it's great to see you working on this! I'm very excited to see what you do with the 2.6 kernel and I'd love to help any way I can -- once I'm finished with my thesis!