4.x+RID - support

[hxmiller]

Now posted here.

Just run the 2.4.18 patch to the 2.4.18 kernel in the 4.x+RID - files and information post?

[alldeadhomiez]

Just run the 2.4.18 patch to the 2.4.18 kernel in the 4.x+RID - files and information post?

The prebuilt kernel already has that patch applied. The patch is only necessary if you are building from source.

[PlainBill]

I'll see about the possibility of arranging a set of 4.x slices on emule for distribution. Maybe this weekend.

This would be much appreciated. Could you also point to a method of obtaining the loopsets? I've seen several references to this, but there seems to be a problem with my comprehension.

PlainBill

[chrised]

I'll see about the possibility of arranging a set of 4.x slices on emule for distribution. Maybe this weekend.

OK, this is going to sound a bit newbie...

Which version is the best one for us to use with this package?

Should we be shooting for the most recent, which I think is 4.0.1b-02?

[mrwalker66]

have the backup image of s2-40-4-0b. followed the instructions and cannot get past the startup screen on the dvdr80. i know that i am missing something. thanks

[DocTauri]

Don't feel bad, I'm in the same boat. Followed the directions to the T, can't seem to get past the powering up screen, and am not getting serial output. Going to start over, ensure my 3.1.1c kernel works on the original RID software and move up.

Doc

[alldeadhomiez]

Don't feel bad, I'm in the same boat. Followed the directions to the T, can't seem to get past the powering up screen, and am not getting serial output. Going to start over, ensure my 3.1.1c kernel works on the original RID software and move up.

You should always see the kernel messages on the serial console if you have "dsscon=true console=2,115200" in your bootparms. Or:

- you're using a Series2.5 kernel. While the signature will pass, these kernels tend to just lock up on a Series2.0 box because they do not support the older architecture. But it is unlikely that you have a signed Series2.5 kernel lying around.
- or, you will see a boot failure message and a reason code from the PROM monitor if a valid kernel cannot be located
- or, there's a bug in killhdinitrd

[nova1]

Don't feel bad, I'm in the same boat. Followed the directions to the T, can't seem to get past the powering up screen, and am not getting serial output. Going to start over, ensure my 3.1.1c kernel works on the original RID software and move up.

Doc

Based on test.conf, you should at least see "starting test.conf" on the serial output as it echoes that string as it's first command.

[DocTauri]

I'm using the 3.1.1c kernel that was posted here to the files section a few months back. No error messages on the screen, but if I hit return I get the "What is password" prompt. bootpage parameters are set. Cover me, I'm going in again

Doc

[DocTauri]

Ok, backed up the original RID drive, restored to another, copied the kernel off, killhdinitrd'd it, set bootpage for dsscon, upgradesoftware, console, and root. Boots fine, but I still get no serial output. If I hit return during boot, I still get the PW prompt, so the connection's good. Did I miss something? I haven't written any hacks to it yet, just the killed kernel and bootpage parameters.

One other thing: I haven't messed w/monte in a while, but do we need to do the BASH_ENV bootpage parameter for this, or was that a sleeper only thing?

Thanks,
Doc

[AlphaWolf]

OK, this is going to sound a bit newbie...

Which version is the best one for us to use with this package?

Should we be shooting for the most recent, which I think is 4.0.1b-02?

Well, if somebody can figure out a way to patch tivoapp to remove the tvguide and "tribune media services" nags, then it will probably be the latest of the 4.x versions.

[w2kr]

Since we'll be installing backups that weren't from our machine won't we have to do a "Clear and delete everything". Won't that in turn wipe out the channel logos?

How can we get them back?

[AlphaWolf]

IMO using a backup image in order to migrate to 4.0 isn't really the greatest way to go about it for many reasons.

[hxmiller]

I used the PTV Image and kernel onto my Samsung 4040r. The did a clear and delete everything and the guided setup. It's like I'm not subbed with DTV. I can't replace the access guide because it says it needs the old of which I'm not sure what that means.

[w2kr]

IMO using a backup image in order to migrate to 4.0 isn't really the greatest way to go about it for many reasons.

I don't know if this was a response to my question about lost logos but assuming it is, I agree that the way you mentioned in a previous post to this thread is best, thus I am anxiously awaiting those 4.x slices to appear on emule.