kernel prbs w/ext USB equip

[Alan McKinnon]

On Friday 17 March 2006 22:06, C Hamel wrote:
> > I'd say the first step is to turn debug logging on - I see it's
> > disabled in the standard .config. First option below USB mass
> > storage support. Hopefully you will get the identical behaviour
> > and also an explanation in the logs.
> >
> > I'm not familiar with that device, what other modules does it
> > load? grepping the kernel source doesn't return anything useful,
> > and because everything else seems to work for you that indicates
> > the problem is local to that model and/or it's drivers.
> >
> > I fear you will coaster a few more blanks before this is over,
> > put it down to your personal contribution to the revolution :-)
> >
> >
> > --
> > Alan McKinnon
> > alan at linuxholdings dot co dot za
> > +27 82, double three seven, one nine three five
>
> I *finally* have something a little more to report.  The kernel
> finally spilled its guts about the drive in question after three or
> four tries to get a CD to mount, though I have no idea what all
> that data means.  I kept getting the 'No medium found' error.  Even
> though I got the contents on the first try, it wouldn't overwrite.
>  I was using a brand new DVD-RW disc.

I think you should log a kernel bug on this one. The dump clearly 
shows that you plugged in the device, modules loaded correctly then 1 
min 20 seconds later the kernel gave up. Supply that dump with your 
bug report, along with a full description of your hardware, including 
chipset on the m/b and writer model. Also note if you can which 
kernel previously did work and the current one that doesn't work.

-- 
Alan McKinnon
alan at linuxholdings dot co dot za
+27 82, double three seven, one nine three five