[Pcbsd-developer] comments about 1.1 upgrade

[Andrei K. <an...@bs...>]

Hello!

I have been busy testing 1.1 patch that Kris made and now I write down all 
mistakes, bugs and suggestions. I already posted some on forums, but in case 
somebody miss em, I double it here:

############## 1.1 patch pbroblems:

1. hostname is doubled again in /etc/rc.conf.
2. kldload ntfs screams that hints file is old. 
3. same problem with linprocfs 
 
Code:
 warning: KLD '/boot/kernel/ntfs.ko' is newer than the linker.hints file 
 warning: KLD '/boot/kernel/linprocfs.ko' is newer than the linker.hints file

linux compat may be wise to move from module to kernel for speed and I presume 
that ntfs module is loaded automatically when access to filesystem is made...
   
4. Xorg official config file is xorc.conf 
 
Code:
 ls /etc/X11 
 XF86Config
   
5. "nve" DHCP config still missing from /etc/rc.conf 
6. What for is this> compat5x_enable="YES"? 

My kernel does not have any older 4 and 5 compat options in kernel right now.
 
7. /etc/resolv.conf.save 
 
Code:
  search had1.wa.comcast.net. 
 nameserver 68.87.69.146 
 nameserver 68.87.85.98 
 
This file overwrites current dns servers served by ISP or local router 
in /etc/resolv.conf and causing loose of internet connections. I think I got 
it when upgraded 6.0 installation manually to 6.1 and missed some config with 
mergemaster but in never hurts to point out this issue.

############Some thoughts about InstallLiveCD:

1. Name it PC-BSD instead of FreeSBIE, it is not hard, I know.
2. LiveInstallCD kernel and default installation kernel MUST be the same. It 
is pitty that some users are able to run installer but stuck with unbootable 
operating system.
3. Enable "options ATA_STATIC_ID   # Static device numbering" in kernel- it is 
good for SATA drives with their nonstandard device numbering.


Thank You for Your Patience
Andrei

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