ARM Backup..
Just completed compile/creation of Bacula 5.2.6 armv5tel rpms from source rpm, on arm5 Dreamplug. Now I have the file daemon running on an arm system, to back-up files over the network to my x86_64 main system..
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SWAP on SD?
I have been having continuing problems with yum ‘hanging’ on my Dreamplug – through several different versions of Fedora, and numerous kernel updates (currently FC17 and Kernel 3.3..) The Fedora rootfs image did not include any swap, so – after some digging around – I decided to add a ./SWAP file, and activate it… The results (so … Continue reading →
Pi Preparation.. An appropriate kernel cross-compiler toolchain
The Fedora armv5tel / x86_64 cross-compiler toolchain is a bit ancient (GCC 4.1.2!), and the Pi is armv6.. So.. I needed a more up-to-date and architecture-friendly substitute.. After some abortive attempts (some of the other armv7 cross-compilers were just as old!) I found a set of armv7 / x86_64 cross-compiler rpms – including gcc version 4.6.1 – … Continue reading →