Re: hdparm-8.2 now available

From: Greg Freemyer
Date: Wed Feb 20 2008 - 10:36:58 EST


Mark,

What kernel level is needed to support the new -N arg?

Tried it on a Suse 2.6.22 kernel (possibly not patched with all the
current security updates).

Failed with:

The Running Kernel Lack CONFIG_IDE_TASK_IOCTL Support.

Thanks
Greg

On Mon, Feb 18, 2008 at 7:25 PM, Mark Lord <mlord@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> hdparm for SATA/PATA has now been updated to version 8.2.
>
> Upgrading is strongly recommended for all users.
> This version fixes several bugs in earlier 7.x/8.x releases
> that could cause issues when advanced features are attempted
> on devices being driven by the old drivers/ide subsystem.
>
> libata devices were unaffected, but drivers/ide devices could
> misbehave or even be corrupted by some operations.
>
> hdparm-8.2 is available at http://sourceforge.net/projects/hdparm/
>
> Upgrading from any earlier 7.x or 8.x version
> is strongly recommended for all users.
>
> Cheers
> --
> Mark Lord
> Real-Time Remedies Inc.
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