FDD繋いでないマシンでLinux 2.6 カーネル

USB接続じゃないFDDのないマシンでLinux 2.6 カーネルを動かすときには、/etc/modprobe.conf に

install floppy /bin/true

とか書くと、floppy.koを読み込まなくなり、起動が早くなるらしい。

The modular floppy is USB. It cannot be accessed through the standard fd device. It is available as /dev/sda. You'll need to edit fstab to allow user mounts. If you're not familiar with Kudzu, read the man page first to avoid common mistakes. A USB cable is included that allows you to connect the modular floppy to one of the rear USB ports so you can use the floppy while the modular bay is full.

The insmod floppy.ko errors during startup are harmless. A similar error on shutdown is also harmless. These error messages can be eliminated by advising the system not to load the floppy module. Append install floppy /bin/true to the /etc/modprobe.conf file. This will not affect the operation of the floppy drive since it is USB.

ワタシのマシンもこれでエラー出なくなりました。 :-)