--- dvb-kernel/README 2002/12/29 22:15:53 1.3 +++ dvb-kernel/README 2003/01/06 08:05:27 1.4 @@ -1,7 +1,8 @@ Instructions for building the "new" driver under 2.5.x: ------------------------------------------------------- -(This won't work with *2.4.x*, so don't even try...) +(This won't work with *2.4.x*, so don't even try, have a look +at the build-2.4 directory instead) You need a kernel >= 2.5.53. @@ -23,6 +24,17 @@ statically into the kernel. Build and install the new kernel as usual. +If you copy an old ".config" from an older kernel version where you already +selected the av7110 driver, some dependencies are not set up correctly and the +driver won't be build completely. + +You need to delete everything between the +> # Supported SAA7146 based PCI Adapters +and +> # File systems +line in your ".config", then run "make oldconfig". You will be asked about +these devices again, and the dependencies are set correctly. + 3) For your convenience, a script called "driver.av7110" is available to load and unload the driver easily. (Of course this is only valid if you compiled the driver as a module...) @@ -39,6 +51,13 @@ If you have problems or questions: 1) Look at the TODO file. If the problem is mentionend there, it will be fixed asap. -2) Ask on the mailing list or mail me at +2) Ask on the mailing list. If you choose to do so, please include the +following informations: + +- Do you really use the "dvb-kernel" driver? +- When did you check out the driver? +- Which kernel version are using? +- Which card do you have? (Name, board revision, frontend type, ...) +- What are the problems exactly? Michael Hunold.