APT::Cache-Limit

[Ronny Standtke]

Hi all,

I just gave a first shot at remastering the shiny new Knoppix 5.3. The very
first thing I run into was a cryptic error message when calling "apt-get
update" in the chroot environment:
"Dynamic MMap ran out of room"

Great. I am a very long time Linux user and I needed Google to understand the
problem and find the solution. My attempt at translating the original riddle
to human English language is "The apt cache limit is too low". I solved the
problem by doubling the value of "APT::Cache-Limit" in /etc/apt/apt.conf.

Klaus, maybe you can fix this before releasing the 5.3 download version so
that Dynamic MMap gets as much room as it wants to occupy?

Greetings

Ronny


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[Klaus Knopper-2]

Hi Ronny,

On Tue, Mar 11, 2008 at 08:57:50PM +0100, Ronny Standtke wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I just gave a first shot at remastering the shiny new Knoppix 5.3. The very
> first thing I run into was a cryptic error message when calling "apt-get
> update" in the chroot environment:
> "Dynamic MMap ran out of room"
>
> Great. I am a very long time Linux user and I needed Google to understand the
> problem and find the solution. My attempt at translating the original riddle
> to human English language is "The apt cache limit is too low". I solved the
> problem by doubling the value of "APT::Cache-Limit" in /etc/apt/apt.conf.

I wonder why we did not notice this problem on our mastering system. :-/
And why does apt-get use a static memory size instead of allocating
space dynamically?

> Klaus, maybe you can fix this before releasing the 5.3 download version so
> that Dynamic MMap gets as much room as it wants to occupy?

Done, I doubled the value as you recommended.

Regards
-Klaus


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[Klaus Knopper-2]

Hi,

To avoid speculations about too much delay again (again, I apologize for
last year's unavailability), here is our TODO list between Cebit and the
Knoppix 5.3.1 release for which we have an internal release date of "not
later than 22.3.2008".

- Fix speech plugin for ADRIANE: DONE.

- Fix detection of vfat filesystem in /etc/fstab: DONE.

- Package updates in order to get orca to speak in german, too: DONE.

- Fix annoying "out of room for mmap" apt-get update error: DONE.

- Add missing firmware for ipw3x driver: DONE.

- Kernel update: In progress.

- Bugfixes and enhancements for screenreader in close cooperation
  with sbl author Marco Skambraks: In progress.

- Fix knoppix-terminalserver: In progress

- Fix knoppix-installer and 0wn for new boot method: Almost done.

- Complete/fix a few ADRIANE components: Almost done.

- KDE4 bugs: WONTFIX. (Remaining an experimental boot option)

- CD version and dedicated ADRIANE boot CD (or a patch program that turns
  the Knoppix CD into an ADRIANE CD with immediate speech support):
  Not started yet, probably after release date of DVD.

With kind regards
-Klaus


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[R. Dale Thomas]

Klaus Knopper wrote:
> Hi,
>
        [snip]
>
> With kind regards
> -Klaus
>
>

        Great work Klaus, keep up the good work, it _is_ appreciated.


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[V. Mark Lehky-3]

R. Dale Thomas wrote:

> Klaus Knopper wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>     [snip]
>>
>> With kind regards
>> -Klaus
>>
>>
>
>     Great work Klaus, keep up the good work, it _is_ appreciated.

I will second that! Thank You Klaus for all your work.

Mark.


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[Ronny Standtke]

Hi Klaus,

> > Klaus, maybe you can fix this before releasing the 5.3 download version
> > so that Dynamic MMap gets as much room as it wants to occupy?
>
> Done, I doubled the value as you recommended.

I would like to join in the choir. Thank you very much for all the work and
energy you have put into this project and for actually listening to
complaints and bug reports. Knoppix is a great base to build upon.

Greetings

Ronny


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[Count Of Dracula]

On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 3:11 AM, Klaus Knopper
<debian-knoppix@...> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> To avoid speculations about too much delay again (again, I apologize for
> last year's unavailability), here is our TODO list between Cebit and the
> Knoppix 5.3.1 release for which we have an internal release date of "not
> later than 22.3.2008".

Thanks Knopper for Knoppix!


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[John Woods]

On 3/11/08, Klaus Knopper <debian-knoppix@...> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> To avoid speculations about too much delay again (again, I apologize for
> last year's unavailability), here is our TODO list between Cebit and the
> Knoppix 5.3.1 release for which we have an internal release date of "not
> later than 22.3.2008".
>
{...}
>
> - Fix knoppix-installer and 0wn for new boot method: Almost done.
>
Is that... new boot method... or New Boot Method?
Sounds interesting. Can't wait to see it.

john


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[Count Of Dracula]

> >
> Is that... new boot method... or New Boot Method?
> Sounds interesting. Can't wait to see it.
>
> john
>

I am very excited about new version of Knoppix.I hope Knopper would
not disappoint us like last time.


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[John Woods]

Psst... Hey Count...
IMO... The last Knoppix was the greatest yet. (I am sure that
disappoints some people though.) What disappointment are you speaking
of?

If you think Knoppix has a few wrinkles... have a look at Vista's
troubles. http://weblog.infoworld.com/save-xp/ LOL



On 3/17/08, Count Of Dracula <countofdracula@...> wrote:

> > >
> > Is that... new boot method... or New Boot Method?
> > Sounds interesting. Can't wait to see it.
> >
> > john
> >
>
> I am very excited about new version of Knoppix.I hope Knopper would
> not disappoint us like last time.
>
>
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[Griera]

Thanks a lot, Klaus!!


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[Count Of Dracula]

On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 10:17 PM, John Woods <gtbutton@...> wrote:
> Psst... Hey Count...
> IMO... The last Knoppix was the greatest yet. (I am sure that
> disappoints some people though.) What disappointment are you speaking
> of?
>
> If you think Knoppix has a few wrinkles... have a look at Vista's
> troubles. http://weblog.infoworld.com/save-xp/ LOL

Simmer down! I was hoping for Knoppix version of CeBIT 2007 like
everyone else.That did not happen just that.

However, I do feel the need to overhaul menu system for easy
navigation of vast amount of programs.

Knopper is a great person and fantastic enginner.Knoppix is
responsible for unleashing Live CD rush


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[John Woods]

On 3/18/08, Count Of Dracula <countofdracula@...> wrote:

> On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 10:17 PM, John Woods <gtbutton@...> wrote:
> > Psst... Hey Count...
> > IMO... The last Knoppix was the greatest yet. (I am sure that
> > disappoints some people though.) What disappointment are you speaking
> > of?
> >
> > If you think Knoppix has a few wrinkles... have a look at Vista's
> > troubles. http://weblog.infoworld.com/save-xp/ LOL
>
> Simmer down! I was hoping for Knoppix version of CeBIT 2007 like
> everyone else.That did not happen just that.
>

Ohhh... that wrinkle. ooops... Lol.
Yes. I owe Klaus a debt of gratitude I will never be able to repay.
After 5.3.1 is released maybe he'll address the 5.2 issue. I was able
to get 5.2 as a torrent download from somewhere... but I never
felt compelled to leave 5.1.1 for it.

Running VirtualBox in Knoppix 5.1.1 was enough for me.
Knowing I can just fire up a XPbox will give me enough piece of mind
for the foreseeable future. Microsoft can drive off a cliff and I could
care less. http://www.knoppix.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28591

best regards,
john

> However, I do feel the need to overhaul menu system for easy
> navigation of vast amount of programs.
>
> Knopper is a great person and fantastic enginner.Knoppix is
> responsible for unleashing Live CD rush
>

ditto!


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[John Woods]

On 3/11/08, Klaus Knopper <debian-knoppix@...> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> To avoid speculations about too much delay again (again, I apologize for
> last year's unavailability), here is our TODO list between Cebit and the
> Knoppix 5.3.1 release for which we have an internal release date of "not
> later than 22.3.2008".
>
> - Fix speech plugin for ADRIANE: DONE.
>
> - Fix detection of vfat filesystem in /etc/fstab: DONE.
>
> - Package updates in order to get orca to speak in german, too: DONE.
>
> - Fix annoying "out of room for mmap" apt-get update error: DONE.
>
> - Add missing firmware for ipw3x driver: DONE.
>
> - Kernel update: In progress.
>
> - Bugfixes and enhancements for screenreader in close cooperation
> with sbl author Marco Skambraks: In progress.
>
> - Fix knoppix-terminalserver: In progress
>
> - Fix knoppix-installer and 0wn for new boot method: Almost done.
>
> - Complete/fix a few ADRIANE components: Almost done.
>
> - KDE4 bugs: WONTFIX. (Remaining an experimental boot option)
>
> - CD version and dedicated ADRIANE boot CD (or a patch program that turns
> the Knoppix CD into an ADRIANE CD with immediate speech support):
> Not started yet, probably after release date of DVD.
>
> With kind regards
> -Klaus
>
>
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Klaus... Thank You!


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[Klaus Knopper-2]

Hi,

The 5.3.1 image is available via rsync from ftp.uni-kl.de, and via
torrent first, to cut down excessive load while it's being distributed
to the main mirrors. I'm going to put up hardlinks on the ftp and http
directories tonight.

And I still need to write a changelog entry and an announcement, just
letting you know that it's already released, inofficially. ;-)

Regards
-Klaus Knopper


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[Count Of Dracula]

On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 6:07 PM, Klaus Knopper
<debian-knoppix@...> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> The 5.3.1 image is available via rsync from ftp.uni-kl.de, and via
> torrent first, to cut down excessive load while it's being distributed
> to the main mirrors. I'm going to put up hardlinks on the ftp and http
> directories tonight.
>
> And I still need to write a changelog entry and an announcement, just
> letting you know that it's already released, inofficially. ;-)
>
> Regards
> -Klaus Knopper
>

Thanks Klaus!!!


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[Yann Cochard]

Hello all,

The latest Knoppix, the 5.3.1 DVD, is currently downloading here ;-)
Thank you Klaus.

Here's a question:
I am used to remastering the CD version, but not the DVD one. Is a CD
version planned? If so, when?
If not, is it possible to remaster the DVD as easily than the CD version?
The official Knoppix Remastering Howto does not seem to list any big
difference (except the KNOPPIX2 file):
http://www.knoppix.net/wiki/Knoppix_Remastering_Howto

Thanks
Yann
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