Re: x86 Geode issues in kernel >= 2.6.23 and >= 2.6.31-rc4

[Arnd Hannemann <hannemann@nets.rwth-aachen.de>]

Martin-Éric Racine wrote:
> (non-subscriber post; please keep me in CC)
> 
> Greetings,
> 
> Having previously reported two issues via Ubuntu's bug tracker and not
> found any answer, I thought I'd approach the LKML with the issues at
> stake.
> 
> 1) Since kernel 2.6.23, one cannot boot hardware based on the Geode
> SCx200 series. Partial answers about the most plausible cause have
> been found by the target hardware's manufacturer as explained at
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/241307
> 
> 2) Since kernel 2.6.31-rc4, one cannot boot hardware based on the
> Geode LX800 as described at
> https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/396286
> 
> In case either of these issues was already reported and there is a
> know fix or work-around, I'd love to hear more. Otherwise, please feel
> free to contact me for additional details.
> 

Just to give a data point:
2.6.31-rc1,2,3,4,5 were/are running all fine on my Geode LX800
(http://www.pcengines.ch/alix2d2.htm) so it seems something
board or .config specific.

Best regards,
Arnd