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Hi All,

The Linux 5.2 merge window is now open so I released the first alpha today.

New:

• The Huge Linux 5.2 Kernel Merge Window Kicks Off
• Linux Git log
• Phoronix articles, reviews and news stories covering Linux 5.2

It also includes:

• X1000: pata_of_platform-v2 patch for solving the issues with new CF cards connected to the onboard CompactFlash Card Slot
• X1000: Disabling the kernel config options CONFIG_PATA_PCMCIA, CONFIG_PCMCIA, and CONFIG_ELECTRA_CF for the pata_of_platform-v2 patch
• X1000: compressed kernel (zImage) and uncompressed kernel (vmlinux)

Further information: CF cards test thread

Issue:

• X5000: The initialization and use of a secondary graphics card (FirePro 2260) does not work. Bug report: Bug 109345 - drm-next-2018-12-14 -Linux PPC. We are working on a solution: http://forum.hyperion-entertainment.com/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=4256&start=50#p47877

Download: linux-image-5.2-alpha1-X1000_X5000.tar.gz

Screenshot of Fienix PowerPC with the first alpha of kernel 5.2:



@SailorMH
Please test the first alpha with your CF cards.

Thanks,
Christian

Hi All,

Here is the alpha2 of kernel 5.2 for testing.

New:

• vgaarb patch for solving the issue with two graphics cards in an AmigaOne
• DRM updates (drm-next-2019-05-09)
• Linux Git log
• Phoronix articles, reviews and news stories covering Linux 5.2

Download: linux-image-5.2-alpha2-X1000_X5000.tar.gz



@SailorMH
Please test it with your CF cards.

@Ace
Please test it with your two installed graphics cards.

Thanks,
Christian

5.2 alpha 2 works thanks

sailorMH wrote:5.2 alpha 2 works

thanks

Many thanks for testing the alpha2!

-- Christian

Hi All,

The alpha3 of kernel 5.2 is available for testing.

New:

• PowerPC updates 5.2-1
• X1000: Kernel Userspace Execution Prevention (PPC_KUEP)
• X1000: Kernel Userspace Access Protection (PPC_KUAP)
• X5000: Additional test kernel (uImage-hid) without the HID updates because of the issue with Logitech wireless USB mice. (git revert b4dd05dee0dbd16afdbba83b698a7110c687be2d -m 1)
• Linux Git log
• Phoronix articles, reviews and news stories covering Linux 5.2

It also includes:

• X5000 and X1000: vgaarb patch for solving the issue with two graphics cards in an AmigaOne. Link to the bug report: Bug 109345 - drm-next-2018-12-14 -Linux PPC
• X1000: pata_of_platform-v2 patch for solving the issues with new CF cards connected to the onboard CompactFlash Card Slot
• X1000: Disabling the kernel config options CONFIG_PATA_PCMCIA, CONFIG_PCMCIA, and CONFIG_ELECTRA_CF for the pata_of_platform-v2 patch
• X1000: compressed kernel (zImage) and uncompressed kernel (vmlinux)

CF cards test thread: forum.hyperion-entertainment.com

Download: linux-image-5.2-alpha3-X1000_X5000.tar.gz

Screenshot of Fienix PowerPC with the kernel 5.2-alpha3:



@SailorMH
Please test it with your CF cards.

@Ace
Please test the default kernel (uImage-5.2) with your two installed graphics cards and the additional test kernel (uImage-hid without the HID updates) with your Logitech wireless USB mouse.

Thanks,
Christian

works everything, cf OK - Debian8 Fienix

sailorMH wrote:works everything, cf OK - Debian8

Hi SailorMH,

Thanks a lot for testing the alpha3!

Cheers,
Christian

Hi All,

I released the alpha4 of kernel 5.2 for testing today.

New:

• Stack Protector buffer overflow detection (STACKPROTECTOR)
• Strong Stack Protector (STACKPROTECTOR_STRONG)
• X5000: Additional test kernel (uImage-hid3) because of the issue with Logitech wireless USB mice. [1]
• Linux Git log
• Phoronix articles, reviews and news stories covering Linux 5.2

It also includes:

• X5000 and X1000: vgaarb patch for solving the issue with two graphics cards in an AmigaOne. Link to the bug report: Bug 109345 - drm-next-2018-12-14 -Linux PPC
• X1000: pata_of_platform-v2 patch for solving the issues with new CF cards connected to the onboard CompactFlash Card Slot
• X1000: Disabling the kernel config options CONFIG_PATA_PCMCIA, CONFIG_PCMCIA, and CONFIG_ELECTRA_CF for the pata_of_platform-v2 patch
• X1000: compressed kernel (zImage) and uncompressed kernel (vmlinux)

CF cards test thread: forum.hyperion-entertainment.com

Download: linux-image-5.2-alpha4-X1000_X5000.tar.gz

Screenshot of Fienix PowerPC with the kernel 5.2-alpha4:



BTW, I created a new PowerPC cross compiling environment on ubuntu MATE 18.04.2 LTS x86_64 (GCC 7.4.0) today. This kernel has been compiled with this new cross compiling environment.

@SailorMH
Please test it with your CF cards.

@Ace
Please test the default kernel (uImage-5.2) with your two installed graphics cards and the additional test kernel (uImage-hid3) with your Logitech wireless USB mouse.

Thanks,
Christian

[1] I changed all lines with "u64 reports_supported;" to "u32 reports_supported;" in the file "a/drivers/hid/hid-logitech-dj.c".

Tested alpha4. works nice. Thanks

sailorMH wrote:Tested alpha4. works nice. Thanks

Hi SailorMH,

Thanks a lot for testing the alpha4.

Cheers,
Christian