Date: Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:50:16 -0800 (PST) From: "Chris H" <chris#@1command.com> To: "Derek Kulinski" <takeda@takeda.tk> Cc: bright@mu.org, freebsd-stable@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Where do I purchace an unlock code to build a custom kernel? Message-ID: <7d9b8b9da9bbf74a134fb581bc133ec1.authenticated@ultimatedns.net> In-Reply-To: <1864583315.20121123233938@takeda.tk> References: <27e2b51a63d1a04a3f5035ea2bfd215b.authenticated@ultimatedns.net> <b518dcdcd1129ea5bacb4c6656f462f3.authenticated@ultimatedns.net> <1864583315.20121123233938@takeda.tk>
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Thank you! Yes, I _did_ know k7 was actually i(x)86, but figured config(8) would "throw me a bone" if it were wrong. Anyway, I'll take your advice. Thanks again! MUCH appreciated! > Hello Chris, > > I can sell you one :) > > Anyway, I belive what's happening is that you should copy GENERIC not > in /usr/src/sys/amd64 directory, but in /usr/src/sys/i386 > > k7 is a 32 bit CPU so it is i386. > > Perhaps you could also try building FreeBSD on your faster box, I did > that when I had 2 32bit machines and it worked well. I'm assuming > setting proper CPU would be enough, but I have yet to try to build 32 > version on 64bit. > > Derek > > Friday, November 23, 2012, 11:23:23 PM, you wrote: > >> Sorry, that _should_ have read: >> RELENG_8 > >>> Greetings, >>> I've been running a RELENG_* box for some time now. I recently slipped the >>> same CD into an older AMD k7 box, and performed an install && cvsup. >>> I then promptly cd /usr/src/sys/amd64/conf && cp GENERIC CUSTOM. >>> edited CUSTOM to taste, cd /usr/src && make buildworld; wait _hours_. >>> Then performed: >>> make buildkernel KERNCONF=CUSTOM >>> which produced >>> ERROR: Missing kernel configuration files. >>> >>> Stop in /usr/src. >>> *** Error code 1 >>> >>> Stop in /usr/src. >>> >>> Looks like I got bit by: >>> 20100502: >>> The config(8) command has been updated to maintain compatibility >>> with config files from 8.0-RELEASE. You will need a new version >>> of config to build kernels (this version can be used from 8.0-RELEASE >>> forward). The buildworld target will generate it, so following >>> the instructions in this file for updating will work glitch-free. >>> Merely doing a make buildkernel without first doing a make buildworld >>> (or kernel-toolchain), or attempting to build a kernel using >>> traidtional methods will generate a config version warning, indicating >>> you should update. >>> >>> So I performed: make kernel-toolchain, and tried again. STILL no joy. >>> >>> So I tried: >>> To build a kernel >>> ----------------- >>> If you are updating from a prior version of FreeBSD (even one just >>> a few days old), you should follow this procedure. It is the most >>> failsafe as it uses a /usr/obj tree with a fresh mini-buildworld, >>> >>> make kernel-toolchain >>> make -DALWAYS_CHECK_MAKE buildkernel KERNCONF=YOUR_KERNEL_HERE >>> make -DALWAYS_CHECK_MAKE installkernel KERNCONF=YOUR_KERNEL_HERE >>> >>> STILL no joy. Looks like I need to purchase a special kernel unlock key to build >>> a kernel. :( >>> >>> Thank you for all your time, and consideration. >>> >>> --Chris >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list >>> http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable >>> To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" >>> > >> _______________________________________________ >> freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list >> http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable >> To unsubscribe, send any mail to >> "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" > > > > -- > Best regards, > Derek mailto:takeda@takeda.tk > > -- Look out for #1. Don't step in #2 either. > > _______________________________________________ > freebsd-stable@freebsd.org mailing list > http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-stable > To unsubscribe, send any mail to "freebsd-stable-unsubscribe@freebsd.org" >
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