This one has me stumped: I have been experimenting with the latest kernels--versions 2.1.92 and now 2.1.94. However, I have had difficulties configuring my soundcard and parallel printer to work with the new kernels. After reading the documentation provided, I found that I needed to put these lines alias char-major-14 sb post-install sb modprobe "-k" "adlib_card" options sb io=0x220 irq=5 dma=1 dma16=5 mpu_io=0x330 options adlib_card io=0x388 # FM synthetiser in my /etc/conf.modules file. That solved the soundcard problem.
But I still haven't figured out what needs to be done to properly configure the parallel port and/or printer modules. (I have enabled the parallel port and PC-style parallel port and parallel printer all as modules). The printer prints fine from kernel 2.0.33, so I know it isn't a hardware problem. When I put no further paramaters in /etc/conf.modules and execute the command 'lpr coma.cc', an entry in syslog like Apr 9 22:20:17 debian kernel: lp: driver loaded but no devices found appears. And 'lpq' says waiting for lp to become ready (offline ?) Rank Owner Job Files Total Size 1st jdietrch 157 coma.cc 171 bytes When I specify paramaters in /etc/conf.modules such as alias char-major-6 lp options parport_pc io=0x378 options lp parport=0 I am still unable to print. I have also tried doing all the above manually with insmod, but to no avail. Yes, I have read parport.txt in the kernel source Documentation directory, as well as other documentation relating to parallel ports and modules and kmod. In case it helps, I am running the latest from hamm; the printer is a DeskJet 682C; there is one parallel port at 0x378. If any further information would be helpful, just let me know, and I'll do my best to provide it. If someone who has successfully configured their printer to work with these last few development kernels would be willing to give me a few hints about how to properly configure my printer or about where to find more information, I would be very grateful. Thanks again! James -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
