Need a development platform
May 30th, 2007 By shazkhan

I have downloaded bochs and have vmware and have easy access to XEN and many others like UML are also available. But I need a tutorial for understanding how to use latest kernel and not the old images for working on patches and compilations without destroying my disk and installations.

Anybody has a clue? Sir Mr. MMA you must have some idea becoz u’ve been through development in the past.

14 Responses to " Need a development platform "
 
shazkhan
May 30th, 2007

I am trying XEN becoz its related to the security trend! Hope its easy to adjust with. Its easy to install because all I have to install is a Xen based kernel which is included in the dvd image. Next is configuring the guest OS that is the real part.

 
shazkhan
May 30th, 2007

one thing I have come across is that xen gives problem with Xserver. X does not start. I think X server has problems with domain0. Lets see what I can do to it.

 
shazkhan
May 30th, 2007

The problem of X server seems to be very serious. I think its to do with vga drivers conflicting with xen. I am really messed up now so taking a long brake!

 
alam78
May 31st, 2007

Great Job.

Keep it Up!

Best,
MM Alam

 
shazkhan
May 31st, 2007

Sirjee have you used an emulator or virtualizaton technology when working on your previous projects? I need to have a quick solution and dont want to get into research in such technologies. Can u help? Thanks for the appreciation.

 
shazkhan
May 31st, 2007

I would appreciate if someone can let me know how to understand and handle the patch technology. Both using and creating patches.
Howto remove a patched patch?

 
shazkhan
May 31st, 2007

I got the patch thingy. It is used with diff and is a smart utility but still would appreciate some more details.

 
shazkhan
May 31st, 2007

Well if I patch my system then my sources get patched (kernel). Then I compile my kernel. Fine. What about next time? For another patch which is not incremental do I need a fresh kernel source?

 
recluze
June 1st, 2007

Erm.. sorry if this is a stupid question but what’s wrong with VMWare. I know XEN would be a better option but what’s wrong with installing stuff on VMWare. It’s a little slow for GUI but it’s easy to handle and recycle-able.

 
shazkhan
June 1st, 2007

can u do a demonstation for me on vmware? We can try both, experimentation tho achee bath hay na.

 
shazkhan
June 1st, 2007

Any body on the patch question? Or should I also search the internet for this?

 
TaMLeEk
June 2nd, 2007

i think its better you post questions on the blog as wel as on the corresponding mailing lists as wel… for example you can put this PATCH quesiton on the linux kernel mailing list as u are already a member of the mailing list. you can find more and quick help from other sources as wel… m not discouraging putting questions on the blog rather i appriciate the work but the suggestion is only for saving your time… :)

Regards

 
shazkhan
June 2nd, 2007

U r right sirjee but the kernel people dont like to be bothered with such childish questions and they will tell u the answer and also to try the kernel-newbie mailing list for a while.

 
shazkhan
June 2nd, 2007

I got enough information regarding patch and diff. If anyone would like to know let me know.

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