Re: newbie kernel hacking question.

[Randy.Dunlap]

Nick Warne wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am trying to learn more in operation of kernel, and decided to attempt some 
> small hacks with a meaningful purpose - 'see it in action' type stuff rather 
> than just play.
>
> One area to start with I decided is the keyboard warning at boot.  I have 5 
> headless/keyboardless boxes and wish the kernel to stop reporting I have no 
> keyboard at boot(I KNOW!!).
>
> I finally located where kb gets initialized.
>
> Is it this simple just to undef this in /include/linux/pc_keyb.h
>
> #define KBD_REPORT_TIMEOUTS             /* Report keyboard timeouts */
>
> I have read code through, and it appears the right thing to do (and it's so 
> simple I am in doubt it is this easy), but I am loath to try it in case the 
> box doesn't come up and I will have to fart around getting out monitor and kb 
> and move my sofa for access and stuff...
>
> Thanks for any help.

Yes, it looks like that should do it in Linux 2.4.x.
The keyboard driver isn't the same in 2.6.x....

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~Randy
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