Cups works - What about UDEV? (Both USB and LPT printer problems)

Karl Larsen k5di at zianet.com
Fri Aug 10 00:29:08 UTC 2007


Jim Cornette wrote:
> Karl Larsen wrote:
>> Jim Cornette wrote:
>>>
>>> We know this problem is not CUPS fault. It is obvious the deflection 
>>> was  caused by udev elimination of exceptions. The exceptions were 
>>> reintroduced so now parallel printers work again.
>>>
>>> I see mention that USB auto mounting is being discussed. Out of my 
>>> own curiosity, did the USB flash problem also get fixed?
>>>
>>> Just trying to decipher the conversation which maintains the same 
>>> subject title for a problem caused by udev.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>    Hi Jim, the new udev with the latest kernel will pick up flash 
>> cards, and USB memory devices and my 10 GB hard drive that plugs into 
>> the USB port. In few words it all works as of today. Yesterday it was 
>> grim :-(
>>
>>
>
> Thanks Karl for the information. I was wondering if the cause of all 
> the problems was centralized or from different causes.
>
> Jim
>
    It was the new update udev that solved all the problems with the new 
kernels. I know your working with f8 and when you get the new udev your 
systems should all work.

    It was the problem that udev and the kernel are so close that the 
kernel got ahead of udev :-)


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	Karl F. Larsen, AKA K5DI
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