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j12i 03-10-2024 02:07 PM

slk-hwm-discover & SARPi64
 
Hey... if I follow the install instructions of SARPi, I end up missing
Code:

/sbin/slk-hwm-discover
. Is this intended?

Exaga 03-10-2024 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j12i (Post 6488840)
Hey... if I follow the install instructions of SARPi, I end up missing
Code:

/sbin/slk-hwm-discover
. Is this intended?

Not sure. Perhaps if you offer a little more detailed information I might be able to understand the context of what you're asking.

In any event, users should install and run the official Slackware versions on the Raspberry Pi computers, where possible.

j12i 03-10-2024 04:03 PM

I'm talking about these instructions from SARPi3_64.README inside sarpi3_64-installer-boot_slackcurrent_06Mar24_sp1.zip:

Quote:

7. If you've installed kernel packages (i.e. in a 'full' install) you
should remove them by using the following commands:

ROOT=/mnt removepkg kernel_armv8* kernel-modules-armv8*


8. Mount the boot partition, remove the initramfs file, and install new
SARPi3_64 kernel and firmware packages for the Raspberry Pi 3.
For example, if the /boot device is '/dev/mmcblk0p1' then:

mount -t vfat /dev/mmcblk0p1 /mnt/boot
rm /boot/initramfs.xz
ROOT=/mnt installpkg /rpi-extra/kernel* /rpi-extra/sarpi*
The kernel package from SlackWareAArch64-current, kernel_armv8-6.6.21-aarch64-1.txz, has the script, and the one I'm instructed to replace it with, kernel_sarpi3_64-6.6.20-armv8-1_slackcurrent_06Mar24_sp1.txz, does not. Neither did I find it in any other package provided by SARPi. On bootup there's a message printed that it's missing and there's a fallback in place.

j12i 03-10-2024 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exaga (Post 6488856)
In any event, users should install and run the official Slackware versions on the Raspberry Pi computers, where possible.

I was under the impression I'd have to follow this Readme to get a working SlackwareAArch64 on my Raspberry Pi 3. Is that incorrect?

Exaga 03-11-2024 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j12i (Post 6488865)
I'm talking about these instructions from SARPi3_64.README inside sarpi3_64-installer-boot_slackcurrent_06Mar24_sp1.zip:

The kernel package from SlackWareAArch64-current, kernel_armv8-6.6.21-aarch64-1.txz, has the script, and the one I'm instructed to replace it with, kernel_sarpi3_64-6.6.20-armv8-1_slackcurrent_06Mar24_sp1.txz, does not. Neither did I find it in any other package provided by SARPi. On bootup there's a message printed that it's missing and there's a fallback in place.

If you're expecting SARPi to work (or be) exactly the same as the official Slackware Linux operating system then I'd advise you to install the official Slackware Linux installer software and ignore SARPi.

SARPi exists as an alternative when there's no other options available. I believe the Raspberry Pi 3 and 4 are supported by official Slackware Linux software. I always advise people to use official Slackware software where possible, rather than SARPi, because then they don't run into issues like the one you have right now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by j12i (Post 6488867)
I was under the impression I'd have to follow this Readme to get a working SlackwareAArch64 on my Raspberry Pi 3. Is that incorrect?

You're not incorrect, because SARPi makes it possible to install Slackware Linux on the Raspberry Pi 3. Although it appears that you may not fully recognise and understand that there are differences between the all-inclusive official Slackware Linux software and the lesser selective experience of what SARPi offers and exists for.

j12i 03-11-2024 04:12 AM

Thank you for your answer. While not helpful, it certainly is enlightening. And I agree it's mostly my expectations that are at fault here.


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