petalinux v2017.2: 'petalinux-config -c kernel' won't open menuconfig window

[saklnt]

HI all,

I am using petalinux 2017.2 on ubuntu 14.04 LTS.

Whenever I run petalinux-config -c kernel , it does not open kernel configuration menuconfig. Instead it continues with sourcing bitbake and building kernel image.

When I ran petalinux-config -c rootfs , it nicely opens configuration menu window.

How to solve?

Thanks in Advance.

[stephenm]

Try the solution here:

https://forums.xilinx.com/t5/Embedded-Linux/petalinux-config-c-kernel-doesn-t-wait-for-menuconfig-to/td-p/810429

[saklnt]

@stephenm,

 I tried. it does not work.

[shabbirk]

Hi

It is recommended to use Ubuntu 16.04 to for installing petalinux 2017.2

https://www.xilinx.com/support/documentation/sw_manuals/xilinx2017_2/ug1144-petalinux-tools-reference-guide.pdf

Refer to page 8 here

Best Regards

Shabbir

[saklnt]

@shabbirk the problem persists even in ubuntu 16.04 

[vanmierlo]

You should be aware that the kernel menuconfig is opened in a separate console terminal. At least when running it in a GUI terminal. Could this be your problem?

[saklnt]

@vanmierlo, is it any different from how petalinux-config or petalinux-config -c rootfs opens?

[vanmierlo]

Yes. These two open the menu in the same terminal as where you typed the command. They do not open a new terminal window as the kernel configuration does.

[saklnt]

@vanmierlo, I was not aware that kernel configuration opens in a new terminal window. It would open in the same console in petalinux 2015.4.

I am running petalinux-config -c kernel in /bin/bash. Is it a bash problem?

what is the solution for this then ?

[vanmierlo]

I think bash is the recommended shell. But on Ubuntu you might have dash as sh and that could be problematic.

Further, are you using a terminal in the GUI or on a real console (e.g. Alt-F1) or via ssh/telnet?

[saklnt]

@vanmierlo I am using bash terminal in GUI.

[vanmierlo]

I'm afraid I can't help you any further. That is the same as I use.

[sandeepg]

Hi @saklnt,

In order to isolate your issue I would suggest to ssh to your ubuntu machine using https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/download-home-edition.html which allows X11 forwarding for meunconfig popup. If this works then we can isolate your problem on Ubuntu 16.04

[saklnt]

@sandeepgNo, it does not work even in xterm ssh session. I checked with mobaxterm and x11 forwarding enabled.