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
- 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)
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
Screenshot of Fienix PowerPC with the first alpha of kernel 5.2:
@SailorMH
Please test the first alpha with your CF cards.
Thanks,
Christian