begin quote On Fri, 24 Oct 2003 18:38:14 +0000 Hall Stevenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > You know, when I initially installed Gentoo I did so GRP-style. Then > again, any "emerge system" I've ran since then are compiled against > what ?? The "current" kernel, i.e. the one linked to /usr/src/linux, > at the time ?? Oh, never mind. I'll leave it alone and not worry > about it. The kernel you run has nothing to do with whats in /usr/include/linux (linux-headers) The things that need linux-headers in that sense use them to get standardized and stable exported interfaces, things like signals, IO and network protocols. Things that need "closer" checks on the kernel, and is dependant on versions or other nasties (Usually module builds, svgalib, pcmcia-cs, alsa-driver, nvidia, cdemu to mention a few ), Should look at /usr/src/linux (symlink) and make its binaries for what this link points at. so: Don't remove linux-headers if you clean out linux sources, make sure /usr/src/linux points at the right place. if you want space, but don't want to mess up by removing too much, remember to "make clean" after installing a kernel. Don't make mrproper, modules (again) want to know the config of the target. //Spider -- begin .signature This is a .signature virus! Please copy me into your .signature! See Microsoft KB Article Q265230 for more information. end
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