Fwd: Re: [Rule-list] PC #12 insmod anyone?

[Gordon Buzowetsky]

On Wed, 20 Mar 2002 17:25:36 -0500> 
> Gordon,
> I'm guessing here, please bear with me. :)

Hey...no prob....you have a lot on your plate!!


> Perhaps the problem is that we don't have the proper device file
> available. This may just be a secondary problem, and not related to the
> module failing to load but, from the page you mentioned earlier:
> 
> 4. Make the device file(s). This step usually already has been done by
>  the MAKEDEV script.
>    The driver uses MAJOR 25, so, if necessary, do
>         mknod /dev/sbpcd  b 25 0       (if you have only one drive)
>    and/or
>         mknod /dev/sbpcd0 b 25 0
>         mknod /dev/sbpcd1 b 25 1
>         mknod /dev/sbpcd2 b 25 2
>         mknod /dev/sbpcd3 b 25 3
>    to make the node(s).
> 

Did the above right after boot.  Tried them all.  The devices get made and
duly entered, but after that when I try 'insmod' the shell just ignores
me, and nothing happens..;-(

Later...G


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