[CLUE-Tech] OT: Windows IDE drivers.

[Collins Richey]

On Sat, 04 Oct 2003 01:51:02 -0600 Mike Staver <staver at fimble.com> wrote:

> 
> >>>It would seem that Windows uses chipset specific IDE drivers.  I had 
> >>>suspected this after moving hard drives between computers and now I've 
> >>>found an explanation:
> >>>
> >>>http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/iaa/harddrive.htm
> >>>
> >>>By contrast (and a little more on topic) Linux doesn't care a bit as 
> >>>long as the kernel was compiled for a reasonably close CPU.
> >>>
> >>>I wonder what MS was thinking?
> >>>      
> >>>
> >>Errrrmmm, then I've gotten the wrong idea for all of the various chipset
> >>options available for a kernel compile. So, those don't extend to the IDE
> >>controller?
> >>
> >>    
> >>
> >
> >Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe so.  As I see it the
> >requirements are:
> >
> >1) The kernel and other programs must be compiled for a compatible
> >architecture, i.e. 586 will run on most any cpu.  If kernel and programs are
> >compiled for PIII, you won't have much luck on a lower machine.
> >  
> >
> As far as the CPU is concerned, yes, I believe that is completely correct. 
> 
> >2) The kernel must have the appropriate chipset for the motherboard, but
> >multiples can be compiled in.
> >
> Yeah, the key really is "multiples can be compiled in" but the thing is 
> - if you don't have the multiples compiled in or modules loaded for 
> them, you will still have to reinstall, or go back to using a stock Red 
> Hat kernel for example which has everything compiled in atleast modular 
> level if I'm not mistaken.  

That's what rescue CD's are for.  Just use Knoppix or most distros' install disk
to rework your kernel.  Restall is only necessary if your system was built for
an incompatible cpu.

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Collins Richey - Denver Area
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