Re: stripped distribution for emc

Tim:
Thank you for your offer of assistance. Allow me to tell you upfront
that it has been a month or so since I worked on installing EMC. As
such, I am unable to provide the error messages generated during the
install. I cooled on the project, in the hopes that I could locate
the install cd I've heard mentioned. I will attempt the installation
again soon, and will accurately document the process.

To your questions:

> Is the problems you are having getting RedHat 5.2 up and running in

Xwindows

RH 5.2 installed without difficulty. Xwindows seems to run fine.

> or do you run into the problems when you try the real time patch?

As I recall, I generated error messages during the kernel update. One
site I visited said this was normal. I was dubious. I was unable to
get the RT patch to install as described.

> What speed and brand of CPU are you using?

The CPU is a Intel Pentium 200.

> Are you trying to do the patch manually or using my script?

I attempted to use your script. Unable to document the exact results
at this time, but will soon.

> Is the system a dedicated Linux machine (no additional partitions)

or are

Yes, a dedicated Linux box with a clean install.

> you trying to dual boot?

No, single O/S

> How big is the hard drive?

Drive is 10G.

> Are you using a workstation install or custom?

Workstation install per recommendation of cdrom install script.

> Don't get frustrated.

Too late :)

> This is very workable and we have gotten many people
> up and running on EMC. Tell us your problems specifically and we

will get it

> figured out. Using my instructions and install script I can get an

EMC

> controller up and running in less than an hour if the machine has

reasonably

> fast processor (otherwise it takes longer for the compiles)

I was reluctant to impose upon the group for tedious debug
assistance, and was not really sure who to contact. My emails to some
of the supporting webpages have not been answered...potentially quite
understandably, as time is a valuable commodity.

Thanks for your interest. I will wipe my machine, document my
install experience, and return with specific details.

Regards,
Ron

>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>
> > Greetings:
> >
> > After several failed attempts to install Linux 5.2 with kernel

update

> > and RT patch (on a clean machine), I would LOVE to see a cd

produced

> > as described below. For what it's worth, I am computer literate

but

> > a newbie to Linux, and I've found the process to be unworkable. I
> > have yet to give up on it, but I do think the installation process
> > stands as a barrier to EMC's acceptance.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ron
> >