Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:23:46 -0800 From: Drew Tomlinson <drew@mykitchentable.net> To: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Confused About Linux Compatibility Message-ID: <491479A2.20406@mykitchentable.net>
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I am attempting to install a Linux RPM of Legato's Networker Backup Client on FBSD 7.1 I do not know if this is possible but I hope so. :) I have followed instructions in the Handbook and http://www.linux.com/articles/53055. I am at the point of installing an appropriate linux_base port and linux_base-f8 seemed like the most recent/reasonable. However when I attempt to install, I get this output: ** Port marked as IGNORE: emulators/linux_base-f8: compat.linux.osrelease: 2.4.2 is not supported ** Listing the failed packages (-:ignored / *:skipped / !:failed) - emulators/linux_base-f8 Further Google searches suggest that compat.linux.osrelease is a sysctl setting. I've seen reference to setting it to 2.6.16 but also that this is experimental. I found http://wiki.freebsd.org/linux-kernel but this leaves me confused as well. Bottom line, what linux_base port should I install and do I need to set this sysctl to something? I'm confused... Thanks, Drew -- Be a Great Magician! Visit The Alchemist's Warehouse http://www.alchemistswarehouse.com
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