Re: [Devil-Linux-discuss] IPTables NAT module broken in DL 1.2 ?

[Heiko Z. <he...@zu...>]

Hi,

the thing we need in order to add it to the standard DL, are the scripts
which integrate into the DL build system (build/mptlinux
build/configuration/mptlinux etc.).

Here's a description on sending in a patch.
http://www.devil-linux.org/documentation/1.2.x/ch03s03.html

Heiko

On Tue, September 4, 2007 16:49, Jasper Siepkes wrote:
> Well Patch is perhaps a big word :-)
>
>
> Since I'm still a real noob with the DL buildsystem, I don't know if I
> implemented the 'patch' correctly. I say 'patch' because it's not really a
>  patch, it just extracts the source tar ball in the correct location like
> the docs state: http://www.lsi.com/support/downloads/mptlinux.txt
>
> I've got the tarball with drivers' source here:
> http://www.siepkes.nl/jfire/mptlinux-2.06.65.00-src.tar.gz
>
>
> You can also pull the drivers from here:
> http://www.lsi.com/storage_home/products_home/host_bus_adapters/sas_hbas/l
> si sas3801x/index.html?remote=1&locale=EN . That provides a tarball with
> the source, RPM, SRPM, etc.
>
> Let me know if I need to change something about it.
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
>
> Jasper
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dev...@li...
> [mailto:dev...@li...] On Behalf Of
> Heiko Zuerker
> Sent: dinsdag 4 september 2007 0:37
> To: dev...@li...
> Subject: Re: [Devil-Linux-discuss] IPTables NAT module broken in DL 1.2 ?
>
>
> Send in the patch.
>
>
> Heiko
>
>
> On Mon, September 3, 2007 17:26, Jasper Siepkes wrote:
>
>> The drivers in the kernel tarball itself are indeed not that update to
>> date. However, most major hardware vendors still provide 2.4 driver
>> support.
>>
>> My case with an LSI SAS Controller (MPT drivers) is a good example of
>> this; They even have 2.2 driver support ! :-). I can confirm that
>> everything works really well on a brand new HP Proliant DL140 G4. It
>> makes an excellent (and cheap) gateway device.
>>
>> Is it possible for me to submit a patch with the updated MPT drivers
>> for DL,
>> or do you guys rather keep the kernel as Vanilla as possible ? It would
>> certainly come in handy for everyone who wants to install DL on a HP
>> Proliant, all SATA models use LSI controllers.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dev...@li...
>> [mailto:dev...@li...] On Behalf Of
>> Heiko Zuerker
>> Sent: maandag 3 september 2007 22:43
>> To: dev...@li...
>> Subject: Re: [Devil-Linux-discuss] IPTables NAT module broken in DL 1.2
>> ?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, September 3, 2007 15:04, Jasper Siepkes wrote:
>>
>>
>>> Hmmmm...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well I'm going to use DL as a firewall/gateway (shorewall, *Swan,
>>> Squid,
>>> etc.). And IMHO 2.6 is more volatile then 2.4. Take this for example:
>>> http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1356 . Don't get me wrong; I
>>> use 2.6 for plenty of production servers. But for the hub of my network
>>> I prefer
>>> 2.4. I want something rocksolid and I don't need any of the new
>>> features in 2.6. So I ask myself (and you guys :-) ) what is the gain
>>> for me ?
>>>
>>>
>>> Of course I could be terribly ignorant :) So please share any
>>> opinions you guys have on this subject.
>>
>> I fully agree with you.
>> Our main problem which is coming up more and more is hardware
>> compatibility. The 2.4 Kernel is rock solid, but the drivers are getting
>> a little outdated. Don't get me wrong, it'll be a while until we have DL
>>  1.3 where we want
>> it, so 1.2 will be around for a little bit.
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards
>> Heiko Zuerker
>> http://www.devil-linux.org
>>
>>
>>
>>
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