Hello Johnny, On Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:47:14 -0500 Johnny Hughes <johnny@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > On 07/28/2017 11:32 AM, wwp wrote: > > Hello Johnny, > > > > > > On Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:33:15 -0500 Johnny Hughes <johnny@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > > [snip] > >>> I've just succeeded in installing CentOS7 from the DVD! Had no luck > >>> using a Live CD (both dd'ed to a flash drive). > >>> > >>> Hardware support is not complete (or not configured as-is): > >>> - bluetooth not working > >>> - HDMI ouput -> nothing > >>> - dell Fn keys -> no screen light, no wifi toggle > >>> - no suspend/hibernate > >>> > >>> I will now try to inject more recent kernels (yours *) or extra firmware, > >>> see how I can find better hardware support and configuration. And > >>> compare this to what Fedora 26 provides.. > >>> > >>> (*) BTW, I installed your 4.9.39 kernel (did a yum update after > >>> configuring a repo file to get your stuff) and at boot, I immediately > >>> get: > >>> error: $KERNEL_NAME_HERE has invalid signature > >>> error: you need to load the kernel first > >>> > >> > >> There are actually 2 kernels, one on the live DVD I just posted, and one > >> in the experimental repo. > >> > >> Both of those would require NO secure boot turned on, but they both > >> should work fine with UEFI and secure boot off. > > > > I could boot 4.9.39, it brings: > > - Dell features like screen light control and wireless toggle key, > > - dual screen support using the HDMI port, > > and maybe more that I couldn't see, wow! > > > > I am using this experimental kernel on my workstation (lenovo w541). I > have been using it for quite a long time and have not had any major issues. > > I also use it on my secondary workstation (lenovo h50-55). In addition to my previous reply: - suspend works - hibernate works This is just great! But it fails to configure VMWare Workstation 12.5.7 and this is a must for my pro activities on this machine. The build of vmmon and vmnet kernel modules fail. The 12.5.7 version contain the fixes for known/recent issues related to installing VMWare WS on 4.6/4.9 kernels (API changes) and I couldn't find a tip about how to solve this yet. Probably off-topic here, but I doubt I'll get support from VMWare since it's an experimental kernel on top of CentOS7. Regards, -- wwp
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