kernel-module-fglrx for kernel 2.6.16-1.2115--where is it?

Temlakos temlakos at gmail.com
Thu Jun 15 03:34:28 UTC 2006


Jeff Vian wrote:
> On Wed, 2006-06-14 at 11:32 -0400, Temlakos wrote:
> 
>>The latest kernel for FC4 is out, and it works well on my Dell Inspiron 
>>1300 with the latest version of kernel-module-madwifi.
>>
>>But I also have a Gateway Perfection 1000XL with an ATI Radeon card. 
>>Whenever I upgrade the kernel, I always wait for kernel-module-fglrx for 
>>that kernel.
>>
>>So where is kernel-module-fglrx for kernel version 2.6.16-1.2115? The 
>>livna repo doesn't have it, and I've been waiting for two days.
>>
> 
> I guess I should say "have patience". 
> 
> There is lag in getting the modules built since the kernel is released,
> then livna needs time to build the module package.
> 
> If you want things sooner, volunteer to assist livna in building the
> packages.
> 

At least you've answered my primary question, and assured me that I'm 
not missing anything, and need only to wait for the required module, 
because nothing about the kernel update process has changed.

Kudos to the madwifi kernel module builders for building a module so 
quickly (and one that repairs a wireless connection even when it 
occasionally lapses).

Temlakos




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