[mythtv-users] IVTV and Gentoo

[Mark Cooper]

Harlan wrote:

> Hello,
>   I've been trying to get IVTV working with Gentoo.  I followed the 
> instructions in the Wiki:
>   - I emerged gentoo-sources which gave me:  linux-2.4.26-gentoo-r3
>   - I followed the kernel configuration instructions.  I did the kernel 
> configs in order.  I ran into problems when I tried to configure "Character 
> devices: I2C support: I2C mainboard interfaces: y".  This never comes up as 
> an option for me.
> 
>   What am I missing????!!!!!
> 
> I have previously tried to follow Jarod's guide, without any success.  I get 
> to the point of loading the module "modprobe ivtv" and the entire system 
> hangs - doesn't crash, just hangs.  I have to press the reset, or power off 
> the system, to get everything working again.
> 
> I really would appreciate some help, other than "use a different 
> distribution".
> 
> Thanks for your time and attention,
> 
> Harlan...

Noooo, don't be thinking of another distribution! Gentoo Rules!! ;)

Have you seen the excellent Gentoo MythTV guide at 
http://wopr.yi.org/mythtv.html ? It covers the kernel config options in 
detail :)

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Mark Cooper
http://pvrhw.goldfish.org/ - Open Source PVR Hardware Database