Debian/Ubuntu kernel patches compatibility?
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Hello,
I'm going to try out to listen to DSD on my ubuntu, but before I start patching my kernel I want to ask if these patches are compatible with the Debian/Uubuntu kernel sources?
I have Debian and Ubuntu machines for the test.
I'll use JLSounds XMOS board.
The question may be stupid, but as far as I see there are only RPMs in the repo, so I wanted to ask before I start.
Any ideas? Someone did this?
- what kernel are you on? (uname -r)
- are you familiar with mpd?
I personally would suggest using mpd for playback, however it might be a bit of a hurdle if its your first time using it. Read about what it is so you understand what you're setting up, then I think this link is what you're looking for when setting up the config.
It appears that the support for native dsd from this repository is in the mainline for recent kernels. You should have a good time as long as your device is supported and your kernel is modern enough to have the xmos-native-dsd in it.
I'm using mpd for playback.
At this very moment I'm using Debian's 3.16.0-4-amd64
I'm just asking If I can apply patches successfully to (latest stable) debian/ubuntu kernels or they won't be compatible with the diffs. Also If I can't are they applicable on the fly without changes to vanilla kenrels?
Hello,
I think kernel 3.16 itself is too old, I am not sure if Debian uses a vanilla kernel or include patches from newer kernels. Besides kernel patches you also need a recent (1.0.29) ALSA or a patched 1.0.28.