Messages in this thread |  | | From | "Michael J. Micek" <> | Subject | Re: 1.3.97 doesnt compile and will not compile with 2940 | Date | Thu, 2 May 1996 08:11:05 -0700 (PDT) |
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> > Strange..... it worked fine for me..... > > > > Graham
Worked fine for me, too...
> No, it is impossible. It does NOT compile for you just like it doesnt > compile for me unless you did what I did, which is copied file > aic7xxx_seq.h from 1.3.95 distribution to /usr/src/linux/drivers/scsi.
I didn't do this. Nonetheless, the file exists.
> Other alternatives are: > > 1. You are using modules and, therefore, its a totally "different Universe" > of which I know nothing and cant comment
I am using modules, but I do not build sd or aic7xxx as modules.
> 2. You used patch against previous version whereas I always download new > linux-XXX.tar.gz file (its only a few megs... :) and I have this
I *usually* patch, however, this particular time I had fallen a few versions behind, and decided it was time to start fresh.
> superstitous fear of using patches, the fresh kernel looks "nicer") > and, therefore, you had the file left there from previous version.
> 3. Miracle happened and aic7xxx_seq.h got created by itself on your host > (possible but highly unlikely IMHO)
Or, a hex was placed and aic7xxx_seq.h was swallowed up on your machine. Though unlikely, it seems more likely to me. After all, it is easier to destroy than to create.
-- Michael J. Micek, peripatetic philosopher. (currently) mmicek@muddcs.cs.hmc.edu Am hirable (consulting, problem-solving, whatever). Finger for details.
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