On August 2, 2017 3:18:29 AM CDT, wwp <subscript@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>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,
What about now that you have it booted and working except for VMWare install the mainline 4.x kernel that is available? Take precautionary steps to make sure that will work, hence, back up any data and, if need be, configs.
Would that work?
Regards,
Lance
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