Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel

Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel

[Erik Heil]

Hello all. Recently I've upgraded to 2.6.26 on one of these machines.
Turns out that the Cirus Logic 46XX module wasn't included in the Debian
package.  Wonder if I should file a bug against this?  Reason why I ask is
that the description for the Linux-image-2.6.26-686 package states that it
includes all supported drivers as modules.  I've verified that the
previous kernel does include the required module though.

eheil@sdf.lonestar.org
SDF Public Access UNIX System - http://sdf.lonestar.org

Re: Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel

[Samuel Thibault]

Erik Heil, le Tue 23 Sep 2008 22:26:58 -0400, a écrit :
> Turns out that the Cirus Logic 46XX module wasn't included in the Debian
> package.

Err, how was that module called? I can't find anything looking like 46xx
in 2.6.18 or 2.6.24 either.

Samuel

speakup and intrepid 2.6.27.4 kernel patch?

[Willem van der Walt]

As the speakup fix did not go into the 2.6.27 kernel, would it be safe to 
do the speakup patch and rebuild of the kernel the old way?
TIA, Willem



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Re: speakup and intrepid 2.6.27.4 kernel patch?

[Samuel Thibault]

Willem van der Walt, le Wed 24 Sep 2008 11:27:54 +0200, a écrit :
> As the speakup fix did not go into the 2.6.27 kernel,

Which fix?

Samuel

Re: Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel

[Erik Heil]

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Hi their. Sorry I wasn't clearer here.  The module in question, which is
contained in the 2.6.18-speakup enabled package is the SND_cs46xx module.
Here is the info from /sbin/modinfo.  This should help you out.
 /sbin/modinfo snd_cs46xx
filename:
/lib/modules/2.6.18-4-speakup-686/kernel/sound/pci/cs46xx/snd-cs46xx.ko
author:         Jaroslav Kysela <perex@suse.cz>
description:    Cirrus Logic Sound Fusion CS46XX
license:        GPL
vermagic:       2.6.18-4-speakup-686 SMP mod_unload 686 REGPARM gcc-4.1
depends:
snd-pcm,snd-ac97-codec,snd,snd-page-alloc,snd-rawmidi,gameport
alias:          pci:v00001013d00006001sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias:          pci:v00001013d00006003sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
alias:          pci:v00001013d00006004sv*sd*bc*sc*i*
parm:           mmap_valid:Support OSS mmap. (array of bool)
parm:           thinkpad:Force to enable Thinkpad's CLKRUN control. (array
of bool)
parm:           external_amp:Force to enable external amplifer. (array of
bool)
parm:           enable:Enable CS46xx soundcard. (array of bool)
parm:           id:ID string for the CS46xx soundcard. (array of charp)
parm:           index:Index value for the CS46xx soundcard. (array of int)
--Erik
On Wed, 24 Sep 2008, Samuel Thibault wrote:

> Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:44:48 +0200
> From: Samuel Thibault <samuel.thibault@ens-lyon.org>
> Reply-To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
>     <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux. <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> Subject: Re: Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel
>
> Erik Heil, le Tue 23 Sep 2008 22:26:58 -0400, a écrit :
> > Turns out that the Cirus Logic 46XX module wasn't included in the Debian
> > package.
>
> Err, how was that module called? I can't find anything looking like 46xx
> in 2.6.18 or 2.6.24 either.
>
> Samuel
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>

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Re: Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel

[Samuel Thibault]

Hello,

Erik Heil, le Wed 24 Sep 2008 08:09:35 -0400, a écrit :
> Hi their. Sorry I wasn't clearer here.  The module in question, which is
> contained in the 2.6.18-speakup enabled package is the SND_cs46xx module.

Ah, ok, Cirrus now makes sound boards :)

See the debian 2.6.23 changelog:
  * Remove binary only firmwares for:
...
    - Cirrus Logic (Sound Fusion) CS4280/CS461x/CS462x/CS463x

I.e. Debian dropped the driver because there are parts of it (the
firmware) which are not free. That is not likely to change until the
firmware gets freed.

Samuel

Re: Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel

[Erik Heil]

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Hi their.  I'm a little confused here.  According to the driver, its
released under the GPL.  In any event, what's the best way to get the
device functional under this new kernel? I see their's a alsa-source
ppackage here, but not sure if the binary firmware was removed.

O
nO ed, 24 Sep 2008, Samuel Thibault wrote:

> Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:31:11 +0200
> From: Samuel Thibault <samuel.thibault@ens-lyon.org>
> Reply-To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
>     <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux. <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> Subject: Re: Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel
>
> Hello,
>
> Erik Heil, le Wed 24 Sep 2008 08:09:35 -0400, a écrit :
> > Hi their. Sorry I wasn't clearer here.  The module in question, which is
> > contained in the 2.6.18-speakup enabled package is the SND_cs46xx module.
>
> Ah, ok, Cirrus now makes sound boards :)
>
> See the debian 2.6.23 changelog:
>   * Remove binary only firmwares for:
> ...
>     - Cirrus Logic (Sound Fusion) CS4280/CS461x/CS462x/CS463x
>
> I.e. Debian dropped the driver because there are parts of it (the
> firmware) which are not free. That is not likely to change until the
> firmware gets freed.
>
> Samuel
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>

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Re: Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel

[Samuel Thibault]

Erik Heil, le Wed 24 Sep 2008 11:56:04 -0400, a écrit :
> According to the driver, its released under the GPL.

The driver part, yes, but the firmware part is not.

Samuel

Re: Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel

[Erik Heil]

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Hi their.  Seeing that the firmware portions are binary only, what's the
easiest way to get the board up and running under 2.6.26? I'm of course
familiar with kernel compilations, so doing so wouldn't be a problem at
all.  Wish they would of course made the firmware open source, but untill
this happens )we hope?) guess I have no choice.

On Wed, 24 Sep 2008, Samuel Thibault wrote:

> Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:31:11 +0200
> From: Samuel Thibault <samuel.thibault@ens-lyon.org>
> Reply-To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux.
>     <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> To: Speakup is a screen review system for Linux. <speakup@braille.uwo.ca>
> Subject: Re: Debianized 2.6.26 Kernel
>
> Hello,
>
> Erik Heil, le Wed 24 Sep 2008 08:09:35 -0400, a écrit :
> > Hi their. Sorry I wasn't clearer here.  The module in question, which is
> > contained in the 2.6.18-speakup enabled package is the SND_cs46xx module.
>
> Ah, ok, Cirrus now makes sound boards :)
>
> See the debian 2.6.23 changelog:
>   * Remove binary only firmwares for:
> ...
>     - Cirrus Logic (Sound Fusion) CS4280/CS461x/CS462x/CS463x
>
> I.e. Debian dropped the driver because there are parts of it (the
> firmware) which are not free. That is not likely to change until the
> firmware gets freed.
>
> Samuel
> _______________________________________________
> Speakup mailing list
> Speakup@braille.uwo.ca
> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
>

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