IMPORTANT, READ!
New path of the Kernel folders for Mandriva and ROSA
Kernel LTS 3.0.41
https://lwn.net/Articles/511532/
This is the official kernel serie used for ROSA 2012 LTS MARATHON
this version is the update prepared by MIB for Mandriva and ROSA
AvailabilityPLEASE, HELP US!
You are asked to test and POST your feedback mainly about three points
1> ALPS touchpad
With this version we are trying to solve, if is possible
http://helpdesk.rosalab.ru/front/ticket ... hp?id=3015&
and so we are testing a possible solution for the issues:
Added new experimental extra patches (now we need testing), you can read the full changelog with the new patches
to fix some issues relating to Alps Touchpad in notebooks, where "Standard kernel touchpad does not work correctly":
driver works as a standard mouse only with no horizzontal and/or vertical scroll, no multitap support, no 3rth button...
2> Install from "...-latest" metapackages
This example is for RM 2012 x86_64
You can add your repo with all recent kernel 3.0.xxthen install your preferred kernel flavours using -latest rpms (or other preferred flavours, another example kernel-nrj-desktop-core2-pae, ecc...)Code: Select all
urpmi.addmedia Kernels_30x http://abf.rosalinux.ru/downloads/kernels_30x_personal/repository/rosa2012lts/x86_64/main/release/
3> Install and test new cpu microcode firmwares (AMD/INTEL)Code: Select all
urpmi kernel-nrj-desktop-devel-latest urpmi kernel-nrj-desktop-latest
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=3424
With the proper cpu microcode enabled you can obtain a more reliability of you system, especially indespensable in server area, so when your cpu has a defect, kernel will found the best work-around to avoid slowdowns, or dangerous oops that could harm till to freeze your OS...
MDV2011, RM 2012, ROSA 2012.1
Builds
rpms for 2011 and 2012 2012.1 are clean build in ABF, rpms for 2010 are built in personal VM 2010.2
Testing status:
in Mandriva 2010.2 x64 and x32, it install, works and performs nice
Some problems could still occour in Mandriva 2011 by dracut remaining problems with installation and update
these problems if / when happen are not our fault, because aren't related to the kernel contents or packaging...
DOWNLOAD:
ROSA 2012.1 (rosa-devel) - x64 - Available!
http://abf.rosalinux.ru/downloads/kerne ... n/release/
ROSA 2012.1 (rosa-devel) - x32 - Available!
http://abf.rosalinux.ru/downloads/kerne ... n/release/
ROSA 2012 LTS - x64 - Available!
http://abf.rosalinux.ru/downloads/kerne ... n/release/
ROSA 2012 LTS - x32 - Available!
http://abf.rosalinux.ru/downloads/kerne ... n/release/
Mandriva 2011.0 - x64 - Available!
http://abf.rosalinux.ru/downloads/kerne ... n/release/
Mandriva 2011.0 - x32 - Available!
http://abf.rosalinux.ru/downloads/kerne ... n/release/
Mandriva 2010.2 - x64 - Work in progress...
http://mib.pianetalinux.org/MIB/2010.2/ ... els/3.0.41
Mandriva 2010.2 - x32 - Work in progress...
http://mib.pianetalinux.org/MIB/2010.2/ ... els/3.0.41
Kernel LTS 3.0.41
Code: Select all
%changelog
* Thu Aug 16 2012 Nicolo' Costanza <[email protected]> 3.0.41-1
+ update to 3.0.41
- fixed a bug from some wrong requires of the -latest packages
- added patches
* 1800_fix-zcache-build.patch
* 2900_change-dvb-firmware-url.patch
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+ Yin & Yang (69) release - a very complete kernel flavour serie
- Kernel 3.0 for mdv 2010.2, 2011.0, cooker, rosa.lts2012.0, rosa2012.1
- MIB (Mandriva International Backports) - http://mib.pianetalinux.org/
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* Fri Aug 10 2012 Nicolo' Costanza <[email protected]> 3.0.40-1
+ update to 3.0.40
- Added new experimental extra patches (now we need testing)
- to fix some issues relating to Alps Touchpad in notebooks,
- where "Standard kernel touchpad does not work correctly":
- http://helpdesk.rosalab.ru/front/ticket.form.php?id=3015&
- the apply patches are eight and precisely:
* 2600_Input-ALPS-Move-protocol-information-to-Documentation.patch
* 2605_Input-psmouse-Add-PSMOUSE_CMD_RESET_WRAP.patch
* 2610_Input-ALPS-Add-protocol-version-field-in-alps_model.patch
* 2615_Input-ALPS-Remove-assumptions-about-packet-size.patch
* 2620_Input-ALPS-Add-support-for-protocol-versions-3-and-4.patch
* 2625_Input-ALPS-Add-documentation-for-protocol-versions-3.patch
* 2630_Input-ALPS-Add-semi-MT-support-for-v3-protocol.patch
* 2635_Input-ALPS-dump-raw-packet-data.patch
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+ Yin & Yang (69) release - a very complete kernel flavour serie
- Kernel 3.0 for mdv 2010.2, 2011.0, cooker, rosa.lts2012.0, rosa2012.1
- MIB (Mandriva International Backports) - http://mib.pianetalinux.org/
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