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I installed my Prof 7301 into my linux Slackware64, 2.6.29.6 kernel, with the s2-liplianin-b663b38d616f.tar.gz module code. First, the card isn't being recognized by the kernel (nothing in 'dmesg' indicating the 7301 is being seen). Second, when I go into X-Windows, the machine locks up and requires a reset.

I've removed the 7301 for now but would like to get it running. Does anyone have a working set of udev rules they'd like to share? Which modules need to be installed? What are the module dependencies? Finally, is the code in the tar.gz package 32 bit?

Thanks,
Jim
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I'm running on s2-liplianin-77a5248e92b5 under 2.6.28 on Gentoo, but it's a custom kernel with lots of specifics to the hardware that I'm using across all my Linux systems. On the surface it sounds like you're missing some kernel options necessary for DVB, but I have no experience of what is in Slackware by default. If you're not getting any dmesg notices on the 7301, that's a very basic failure. I'm sure you will find more help in Linux forums than here.

The X-Windows lockup likely has nothing to do with the 7301, but may indicate you are missing other pieces and/or have incompatible video drivers for your hardware. I'm running my 7301 and 7500 on a 64-bit OS, but it should work fine with 32-bit.
jowski
The X-Windows lockup surprised me, especially when it went away when the card was removed. The Slackware kernels are pretty lean and everything is modules. Which DVB modules did you compile into your kernel? I suppose loading i2c might help but the DVB module has to come first if I remember correctly. Maybe once that's taken care of, the lockup problem will go away. I can work in the terminal mode to do the loading and after figuring it out, rc.local will be my friend.

By the way, great work on the blind scanning! I think you're the first one to accomplish it on a PC card and we all owe you a debt of gratitude for that.

Thanks for the reply,
Jim

20 minutes after this post I found the Prof 7301 in CARDLIST.cx88 which is a start. /lib/modules/`uname -r`/modules.dep just happens to have the cx88 family listed so I think I'll try reinstalling the card and see what happens with a 'modprobe cx88'.
jowski
Update:

3 hours later and I downloaded and compiled s2-liplianin-3625cf4fb1d6.tar.gz, installed everything, and success. The kernel automagically recognized the cx88 card as a Prof 7301 and loaded all the modules it needed without any help from me. The lockup problem also went away so I'm guessing there was a conflict that loading the proper drivers fixed. Next is some testing using the crude video4linux utilities.

Jim
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Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

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The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

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Starting a thread klang !

After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.

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Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.
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One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

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Renewed for season 5.
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
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I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
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I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
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Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!
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