many thanks for the info and the timely response On 6/15/05, Manu Abraham <manu@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > freegazer wrote: > > while I am not a complete n00b to linux I am having some issues > > attempting to apply the Twinhan dvb-freeze patch from a couple of > > months ago. > > has the DVB module cvs-head already incorporated these changes or does > > it still need to be applied manually. > > The freeze-patch was against bttv in v4l, not in DVB. So it depends > which version of v4l/kernel you are using.. > > if you are using a kernel >= 2.6.11.8 or kernel >= 2.6.12-rc3, the > freeze fix is in there.. > The freeze fix went in to 2.6.11.8 and 2.6.12-rc3. > > > If you happen to be using a kernel < 2.6.12-rc4, you would be needing > the timing fix too.. > The timing fix went in to 2.6.12-rc4, i think (or was it rc5 ?) > > If you happen to be on 2.6.12-rc6, you would not require mostly anything > at all as most of the changes are in there.. > The latest changes in CVS went in to rc6. > > > also i know this is a basic question but, will I need to re-compile > > the patched kernel or should it just go on next boot into the patched > > kernel? > > > > You will need to recompile the kernel, since the kernel is patched. > > > Manu > -- <signature block> Rule #35 That which does not kill you has made a tactical error. </signature>
