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Bug 542 - Gentoo build CD kernel prevents USB keyboard usage
Summary: Gentoo build CD kernel prevents USB keyboard usage
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: Gentoo Linux
Classification: Unclassified
Component: [OLD] Core system (show other bugs)
Hardware: x86 Linux
: Low minor (vote)
Assignee: Daniel Robbins (RETIRED)
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Reported: 2002-02-05 05:35 UTC by Michael Kaufman
Modified: 2003-02-04 19:42 UTC (History)
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Description Michael Kaufman 2002-02-05 05:35:42 UTC 
The Gentoo build CD kernel image has USB support (detects USB keyboard and
mouse fine), but since it initializes the USB devices in detecting them,
any "Legacy support" provided by the BIOS ceases to function. The reason
why is that there is either input core keyboard support or HID support in
that kernel. Anyone wanting to use a USB keyboard to install Gentoo, can't.

Fix is easy, just include HID support and input core and input core keyboard
support in the kernel. Then USB keyboarders should be happy.
Comment 1 Daniel Robbins (RETIRED) gentoo-dev 2002-02-05 10:24:23 UTC 
OK, the -r15 CD includes input core keyboard and full HID support in the kernel.
 It's not working for you, or is it?  Was this problem with the -r14 or -r15 iso?
Comment 2 Michael Kaufman 2002-02-05 15:28:16 UTC 
Sorry, forgot to mention. The problem was with the -r14 ISO
Comment 3 Michael Kaufman 2002-02-05 23:29:55 UTC 
The -r15 ISO works perfectly with USB input devices. Thanks.