[gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Stefan G. Weichinger]

*WARNING*  ---- old stuff mentioned, pls don't say "get up to date"

;-)

------------>

greets,

another special question today:

I had an issue w/ a customer server yesterday.

It still runs kernel 2.6.27-gentoo-r8 due to the fact that they still
run vmware-server-1.0.8.126538 and the related modules.

Back then I figured out that newer vmware-modules wouldn't compile w/
newer kernels ... and so on.

In fact they don't want to spend money on upgrading (vmware-server etc)
because there will be a new and shiny server later this year.

-

But the guy asked me if we could swap harddrives to add space, and
increase the LVM volume group etc.

I said yes .. and upgraded stuff like udev and lvm2 a few weeks ago,
just in case and to have the latest releases. It hit us yesterday when
he swapped a fan and at reboot udev didn't create proper sdX and mdX
devices anymore ...

So I had to downgrade udev and lvm2 again to fit that ancient kernel. I
used genlop to check which versions were installed at the time the last
successful boot had happened.

Right now I have:

sys-fs/udev-124-r2

sys-fs/lvm2-2.02-56-r2

yep, old.

The question: how to find out (without much trial and error) which
releases of udev and lvm2 are the best/newest to use with that kernel?

I don't want too much old bugs in the box on one hand while on the other
hand I have to mask pkgs to keep it running.

Maybe one of you has a hint for me.

Thanks in advance, best regards, Stefan

[gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Stefan G. Weichinger]

edit: didn't get through at first try?

-

*WARNING*  ---- old stuff mentioned, pls don't say "get up to date"

;-)

------------>

greets,

another special question today:

I had an issue w/ a customer server yesterday.

It still runs kernel 2.6.27-gentoo-r8 due to the fact that they still
run vmware-server-1.0.8.126538 and the related modules.

Back then I figured out that newer vmware-modules wouldn't compile w/
newer kernels ... and so on.

In fact they don't want to spend money on upgrading (vmware-server etc)
because there will be a new and shiny server later this year.

-

But the guy asked me if we could swap harddrives to add space, and
increase the LVM volume group etc.

I said yes .. and upgraded stuff like udev and lvm2 a few weeks ago,
just in case and to have the latest releases. It hit us yesterday when
he swapped a fan and at reboot udev didn't create proper sdX and mdX
devices anymore ...

So I had to downgrade udev and lvm2 again to fit that ancient kernel. I
used genlop to check which versions were installed at the time the last
successful boot had happened.

Right now I have:

sys-fs/udev-124-r2

sys-fs/lvm2-2.02-56-r2

yep, old.

The question: how to find out (without much trial and error) which
releases of udev and lvm2 are the best/newest to use with that kernel?

I don't want too much old bugs in the box on one hand while on the other
hand I have to mask pkgs to keep it running.

Maybe one of you has a hint for me.

Thanks in advance, best regards, Stefan

Re: [gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Jeremy McSpadden]

Check to see if you have CONFIG_SYSFS_DEPRECATED_V2 enabled in kernel.
zgrep CONFIG_SYSFS_DEPRECATED_V2 /proc/config.gz


On Apr 5, 2011, at 3:52 PM, Stefan G. Weichinger wrote:

> 
> edit: didn't get through at first try?
> 
> -
> 
> *WARNING*  ---- old stuff mentioned, pls don't say "get up to date"
> 
> ;-)
> 
> ------------>
> 
> greets,
> 
> another special question today:
> 
> I had an issue w/ a customer server yesterday.
> 
> It still runs kernel 2.6.27-gentoo-r8 due to the fact that they still
> run vmware-server-1.0.8.126538 and the related modules.
> 
> Back then I figured out that newer vmware-modules wouldn't compile w/
> newer kernels ... and so on.
> 
> In fact they don't want to spend money on upgrading (vmware-server etc)
> because there will be a new and shiny server later this year.
> 
> -
> 
> But the guy asked me if we could swap harddrives to add space, and
> increase the LVM volume group etc.
> 
> I said yes .. and upgraded stuff like udev and lvm2 a few weeks ago,
> just in case and to have the latest releases. It hit us yesterday when
> he swapped a fan and at reboot udev didn't create proper sdX and mdX
> devices anymore ...
> 
> So I had to downgrade udev and lvm2 again to fit that ancient kernel. I
> used genlop to check which versions were installed at the time the last
> successful boot had happened.
> 
> Right now I have:
> 
> sys-fs/udev-124-r2
> 
> sys-fs/lvm2-2.02-56-r2
> 
> yep, old.
> 
> The question: how to find out (without much trial and error) which
> releases of udev and lvm2 are the best/newest to use with that kernel?
> 
> I don't want too much old bugs in the box on one hand while on the other
> hand I have to mask pkgs to keep it running.
> 
> Maybe one of you has a hint for me.
> 
> Thanks in advance, best regards, Stefan
> 
> 
> 

Re: [gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Stefan G. Weichinger]

Am 05.04.2011 23:05, schrieb Jeremy McSpadden:
> Check to see if you have CONFIG_SYSFS_DEPRECATED_V2 enabled in kernel.
> zgrep CONFIG_SYSFS_DEPRECATED_V2 /proc/config.gz

Yep, did that today when I was there.
Thanks, Stefan

Re: [gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Gregory Fontenele]

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how it came out of that list?

On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 18:37, Stefan G. Weichinger <lists@xunil.at> wrote:

> Am 05.04.2011 23:05, schrieb Jeremy McSpadden:
> > Check to see if you have CONFIG_SYSFS_DEPRECATED_V2 enabled in kernel.
> > zgrep CONFIG_SYSFS_DEPRECATED_V2 /proc/config.gz
>
> Yep, did that today when I was there.
> Thanks, Stefan
>
>


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Atenciosamente,
Gregory Fontenele

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Re: [gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Stefan G. Weichinger]

Am 05.04.2011 23:41, schrieb Gregory Fontenele:
> how it came out of that list?

I don't understand ...

?

Re: [gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Gregory Fontenele]

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want to leave this list but I can not, can someone erase me from this list?

On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 19:15, Stefan G. Weichinger <lists@xunil.at> wrote:

> Am 05.04.2011 23:41, schrieb Gregory Fontenele:
> > how it came out of that list?
>
> I don't understand ...
>
> ?
>
>


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Atenciosamente,
Gregory Fontenele

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Re: [gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Paul Hartman]

On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM, Gregory Fontenele
<gregoryfontenele@gmail.com> wrote:
> want to leave this list but I can not, can someone erase me from this list?

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Re: [gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Neil Bothwick]

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On Tue, 5 Apr 2011 19:36:08 -0300, Gregory Fontenele wrote:

> want to leave this list but I can not

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Re: [gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Indi]

On Wed, Apr 06, 2011 at 02:10:02AM +0200, Neil Bothwick wrote:
> On Tue, 5 Apr 2011 19:36:08 -0300, Gregory Fontenele wrote:
> 
> > want to leave this list but I can not
> 
> Here's how to unsubscribe:
> 
> First, ask your Internet Provider to mail you an Unsubscribing Kit.
> Then follow these directions.
> 
> The kit will most likely be the standard no-fault type. Depending on
> requirements, System A and/or System B can be used. When operating
> System A, depress lever and a plastic dalkron unsubscriber will be
> dispensed through the slot immediately underneath. When you have
> fastened the adhesive lip, attach connection marked by the large "X"
> outlet hose. Twist the silver-coloured ring one inch below the
> connection point until you feel it lock.
> 
> The kit is now ready for use. The Cin-Eliminator is activated by the
> small switch on the lip.  When securing, twist the ring back to its
> initial condition, so that the two orange lines meet.  Disconnect.
> Place the dalkron unsubscriber in the vacuum receptacle to the rear.
> Activate by pressing the blue button.
> 
> The controls for System B are located on the opposite side. The red
> release switch places the Cin-Eliminator into position; it can be
> adjusted manually up or down by pressing the blue manual release
> button. The opening is self-adjusting. To secure after use, press the
> green button, which simultaneously activates the evaporator and
> returns the Cin-Eliminator to its storage position.
> 
> You may log off if the green exit light is on over the evaporator.  If
> the red light is illuminated, one of the Cin-Eliminator requirements
> has not been properly implemented. Press the "List Guy" call button on
> the right of the evaporator. He will secure all facilities from his
> control panel.
> 
> To use the Auto-Unsub, first undress and place all your clothes in the
> clothes rack. Put on the velcro slippers located in the cabinet
> immediately below. Enter the shower, taking the entire kit with
> you. On the control panel to your upper right upon entering you will
> see a "Shower seal" button. Press to activate. A green light will then
> be illuminated immediately below. On the intensity knob, select the
> desired setting. Now depress the Auto-Unsub activation lever. Bathe
> normally.
> 
> The Auto-Unsub will automatically go off after three minutes unless
> you activate the "Manual off" override switch by flipping it up. When
> you are ready to leave, press the blue "Shower seal" release
> button. The door will open and you may leave. Please remove the velcro
> slippers and place them in their container.
> 
> If you prefer the ultrasonic log-off mode, press the indicated blue
> button. When the twin panels open, pull forward by rings A & B. The
> knob to the left, just below the blue light, has three settings, low,
> medium or high. For normal use, the medium setting is suggested.
> 
> After these settings have been made, you can activate the device by
> switching to the "ON" position the clearly marked red switch. If
> during the unsubscribing operation you wish to change the settings,
> place the "manual off" override switch in the "OFF" position. You may
> now make the change and repeat the cycle. When the green exit light
> goes on, you may log off and have lunch. Please close the door behind
> you.
> 


I laughed so hard...

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Re: [gentoo-user] how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[Peter Humphrey]

On Wednesday 06 April 2011 01:36:14 Indi wrote:

> I laughed so hard...

I didn't. Not even the first time I saw it.

-- 
Rgds
Peter

[gentoo-user] Re: how to match kernel and udev/lvm2 ?

[walt]

On 04/06/2011 04:26 AM, Peter Humphrey wrote:
> On Wednesday 06 April 2011 01:36:14 Indi wrote:
>
>> I laughed so hard...
>
> I didn't. Not even the first time I saw it.

I didn't either.  I thought the instructions were very clear and easy
to follow.