Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:59:25 -0800 From: Drew Tomlinson <drew@mykitchentable.net> To: Boris Samorodov <bsam@ipt.ru> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Confused About Linux Compatibility Message-ID: <4914F27D.5040201@mykitchentable.net> In-Reply-To: <46837793@bs1.sp34.ru> References: <491479A2.20406@mykitchentable.net> <46837793@bs1.sp34.ru>
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Boris Samorodov wrote: > Drew Tomlinson <drew@mykitchentable.net> writes: > > >> 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... >> > > Current default (i.e. well tested and supported) linux base port is > linux_base-fc4 with compat.linux.osrelease=2.4.2. This should be your > first try. If you get any further questions a better mailing list (to > look for additional information as well as asking questions) is > freebsd-emulation@. Thanks for your reply and the suggestion of freebsd-emulation@. Cheers, Drew -- Be a Great Magician! Visit The Alchemist's Warehouse http://www.alchemistswarehouse.com
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