[conspire] Psst, want to compile a kernel?

[Daniel Gimpelevich]

Looks like I needed to be a little more specific when I referred to
"compiling" because i did indeed mean compiling a single module. Like Rick
guessed, it is in fact the nvidia module. Should take no longer than 10-15
minutes to get celestia running.

On Wed, 04 May 2005 00:30:44 -0700, Rick Moen wrote:

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> Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 02:02:59 -0400
> From: Alex Escalante <ghetek at gmail.com>
> Reply-To: Alex Escalante <ghetek at gmail.com>
> To: installers at linuxmafia.com
> Subject: hi!
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> hello!
> My name is Alex, i spoke with "sn9" online on IRC, i didnt want to be
> so forward as to ask for a first name online.  He was helping me set
> up my computer with my new video card on a knoppix hd install. He said
> that my kernel needs to be compiled and that he, or someone else,
> could probably help me on the 14th. Is it ok if i come by? i am new to
> linux but i would love to help out. i have over 10 years of pc
> (windows + hardware) experience and i have planty of keyboards, mice,
> network cables, hubs, power cables, surge protectors... to bring (i
> used to be system admin at a cyber cafe i know how annoying it is to
> not have the simpler things.)
> 
> thank you for your time 
> -- 
> -Alex Escalante
> Ghetek at gmail.com
> 
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> ----- Forwarded message from Rick Moen <rick at linuxmafia.com> -----
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> Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 23:28:04 -0700
> To: Alex Escalante <ghetek at gmail.com>
> Cc: installers at linuxmafia.com
> Subject: Re: hi!
> Reply-To: installers at linuxmafia.com
> From: Rick Moen <rick at linuxmafia.com>
> 
> Quoting Alex Escalante (ghetek at gmail.com):
> 
>> My name is Alex, i spoke with "sn9" online on IRC, i didnt want to be
>> so forward as to ask for a first name online.  He was helping me set
>> up my computer with my new video card on a knoppix hd install. He said
>> that my kernel needs to be compiled and that he, or someone else,
>> could probably help me on the 14th. Is it ok if i come by? 
> 
> Of course.  We're hanging out, having dinner, and working on people's 
> machines from 4 pm until midnight, so please feel welcome to come any
> time during that time span. 
> 
> It's pretty rare to actually need to compile a custom kernel, just 
> because you've installed a new video card -- unless, e.g., you've
> purchased a high-end 3D card, are mad about gaming, and want to use
> proprietary modules from ATI or NVidia.  Even then, you'd normally be
> able to compile (or otherwise add in) just a module or two, rather than
> needing to re-do the entire kernel.  However, you might have some
> special situation or aspects that aren't occurring to me, and we
> certainly can help you with kernel compiles, in any event.
> 
> You don't need to bring network cables, hubs, surge protectors, or
> external printers/modems if you don't wish.  We have plenty of stuff to
> use and borrow.  You do probably want to bring along your own mouse,
> keyboard, monitor, and power cables -- but we can lend those, too, if
> need be.
> 
> Other than that, just bring yourself and a smile.  You're welcome to
> bring food to cook if you like, but you certainly don't have to.