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VMware – 17.5.0 – OK with Kernels 6.5 and 6.6rc

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VMware have just released Workstation 17.5.0, and release notes are here: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/17.5/rn/vmware-workstation-175-pro-release-notes/index.html No mention is made of newer host kernel compatibility, but this version does address some linux-related issues.. Compiles with Kernels 6.5.8 and 6.6-rc6 – with some warnings..   These can be removed by the latest patchset, at: https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/tree/workstation-17.5.0 Robert Gadsdon.    October 20th 2023.. … Continue reading →

ARM64 – Rock Pi N10 – Finally Booting From NVME..

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I had managed to get Fedora running on my Rock Pi N10 some considerable time ago, but still was frustrated by the – apparent – lack of support for NVME, despite the slot for one in the chassis, and u-boot commands included..  I had posted this question to the RADXA Forum, but did not get a useful … Continue reading →

NVIDIA – New Driver, OK with Kernel 6.2 ..

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NVIDIA have released driver 525.78.01, and brief details are here:   https://www.nvidia.com/Download/driverResults.aspx/198284/en-us/ Although it is not mentioned in the ‘Release Highlights’..   this version compiles OK and loads/runs with Kernel 6.2 (tested with 6.2-rc2): …………………………….. ld -r -o /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-525.78.01/kernel/nvidia-modeset/nv-modeset-interface.o /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64 -525.78.01/kernel/nvidia-modeset/nvidia-modeset-linux.o /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-525.78.01/kernel/nvidia-modeset/nv-kthread -q.o  MODPOST /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-525.78.01/kernel/Module.symvers  CC [M]  /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-525.78.01/kernel/nvidia.mod.o  LD [M]  /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-525.78.01/kernel/nvidia.ko  CC [M]  /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-525.78.01/kernel/nvidia-uvm.mod.o  LD [M]  /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-525.78.01/kernel/nvidia-uvm.ko  CC [M] … Continue reading →

ARM64 – Pi4 – Finally, a fix for the USB Issues..

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I had spent far too much time trying to solve the Pi4 USB conundrum ( see https://rglinuxtech.com/?p=2922 ) but did recently find that the 5.14-rc kernels enabled the USB3 hub, although USB2 still failed to function.    I then updated u-boot to the ‘latest’ version, and now everything (finally..) works as it should, again..: Updated u-boot to latest … Continue reading →

VMware – Workstation 16.0.0 Released – OK with Kernel 5.8, and 5.9-rc..

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VMware have now released Workstation Pro 16.0.0, and details are here:  https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/16/rn/VMware-Workstation-16-Pro-Release-Notes.html This version now works correctly – and compiles, with multiple warnings – on Kernel 5.8 (tested with 5.8.9) and also on Kernel 5.9-rc5. To fix the messy compile – and thanks again to Michal Kubeček – there is a patchset for vmmon/vmware available, here:  https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/tree/workstation-16.0.0 … Continue reading →

VMware – Another Update – 15.5.6 – Fails with Kernel 5.7 – Fix Available.

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VMware have just released another update – Workstation 15.5.6, and details are here:  https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/15.5/rn/VMware-Workstation-1556-Pro-Release-Notes.html .    This time, there are some Linux Client-related fixes included.. This fails to compile with Kernel 5.7, but there is a fix available (tested with 5.7.2), at:  https://github.com/mkubecek/vmware-host-modules/tree/workstation-15.5.6 Robert Gadsdon.   June 10th 2020. … Continue reading →

Kernel – 5.7-rc1 is Out. Patched VMware OK, and Patch Available for NVIDIA..

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Kernel 5.7-rc1 has been released, and brief details are here:  http://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/2004.1/04252.html There have been some reports of kernel crash on boot, so test with care..   My system (HP Z220) booted without any issues.. 5.6-patched VMware 15.5.2 compiled and ran OK, although the latest NVIDIA – 440.82 – failed to compile, but thanks to Isaak I. Aleksandrov, there … Continue reading →

NVIDIA – New Driver – Finally, Supports Kernel 5.6..

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NVIDIA have released driver 440.82, and details are here:  https://forums.developer.nvidia.com/t/linux-solaris-and-freebsd-driver-440-82-long-lived-branch-release/118864 Tested with latest Kernel 5.6, and compiles/runs OK: ……………… ld -r -o /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia-modeset/nv-modeset-interface.o /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia-modeset/nvidia-modeset-linux.o /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia-modeset/nv-kthread-q.o MODPOST 4 modules CC [M] /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia-drm.mod.o LD [M] /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia-drm.ko CC [M] /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia-modeset.mod.o LD [M] /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia-modeset.ko CC [M] /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia-uvm.mod.o LD [M] /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia-uvm.ko CC [M] /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia.mod.o LD [M] /home/rgadsdon/NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-440.82/kernel/nvidia.ko make[1]: Leaving directory ‘/usr/src/linux-5.6.3-rc2’ Robert … Continue reading →

WiFi – Kernel 5.6 Problems – Fixed in 5.6.2.

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There are problems with 802.11 and the first releases of Kernel 5.6.0/1, but this will be fixed in 5.6.2:  http://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/2004.0/01296.html If you have not already updated to Kernel 5.x, best to wait for 5.6.2! Robert Gadsdon.   April 1st 2020. … Continue reading →

NVIDIA – Driver 440.31 Released – Finally, Compiles Cleanly with Kernel 5.4..

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NVIDIA have just released driver 440.31, and details are here:  https://devtalk.nvidia.com/default/topic/1065987/announcements-and-news/linux-solaris-and-freebsd-driver-440-31-long-lived-branch-release-/ I have tested this with Kernel 5.4-rc6, and – as mentioned in the release notes – there is no annoying ‘Module.symvers…‘ message any more. Robert Gadsdon.  November 4th, 2019. … Continue reading →