On Friday 27 Dec 2013 00:35:33 Joseph wrote: > On 12/27/13 00:17, Mick wrote: > >On Thursday 26 Dec 2013 23:52:17 Joseph wrote: > >> I need to enable one option in the kernel-3.5.7-gentoo "CONFIG_FHANDLE" > >> "systemd" need it. I know it is in "General setup" section. Looking > >> location with "/" > >> > >> Symbol: FHANDLE [=n] > >> > >> Type : boolean > >> Prompt: open by fhandle syscalls > >> Defined at init/Kconfig:295 > >> > >> Location: > >> -> General setup > >> > >> Selects: EXPORTFS [=n] > >> > >> But I can not seem to location it, which option is it. I'm using "make > >> menuconfig" > >> > >> Is there a better tool to configure/search for these options; this "make > >> menconfig" is not user friendly. > > > >The current stable gentoo kernel is 3.10.17, so what is it that you are > >seeking with this old 3.5.7 version? > > > >Run emerge --sync to get the latest sources and then look under general to > >find it. It is under 'General setup' alright: > > > >General setup ---> > >... > > > > [*] System V IPC > > [*] POSIX Message Queues > > [*] open by fhandle syscalls <--This one! > > > >HTH. > > Thank you! Yes, I found it. > Though, it would be nice if I look for an option to enable, from search > menu "/" if it finds it I should be able to select it :-/
I think xconfig may be easier for this purpose? I'm not sure, but there are other ncurses, or GUI-fied kernel configuration applications. Try this to see if it serves your purpose when logged into an X session: make xconfig Use Ctrl+f to search for particular modules. Don't forget to save your changes before you build your new kernel! -- Regards, Mick
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