[Linux] problem using "make" - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Slavakion · 08-23-2004, 06:38 AM

When I try to make something, it looks for the directory /lib/modules/2.6.3-7mdk/build and can't find it. What is this and how do i fix it it?

Thanks

bendsley · 08-23-2004, 10:50 AM

Have you looked on your cd's for the package "make"? You do have to install it to get the functionality of "make" on your computer.

Since you did not post what version of mandrake you are using, I am going to give you a link to the Mandrake 10.0 "make" rpm source. Go up a folder or two to select the version of Mandrake you have.

http://mirror.cs.wisc.edu/pub/mirror...0-5mdk.src.rpm

As for your question on what "make" is?

The make utility executes a list of shell commands associated with each target, typically to create or update a file of the same name. makefile contains entries that describe how to bring a target up to date with respect to those on which it depends, which are called dependencies.

Holo · 08-23-2004, 11:03 AM

Yeah I hated mandrake for that...it includes make in the developer tools and if you decide you don't wanna install dev tools you don't get make.

rukkyg · 08-23-2004, 01:04 PM

Code:

lrwxrwxrwx    1 root     root           36 May  6  2003 build -> ../../../usr/src/linux-2.4.18-27.7.x

It would appear that you should create a symlink in /lib/modules/ as build to the source directory of your kernel.

Slavakion · 08-24-2004, 05:05 AM

I tried that with sources 2.6.8.1 and 2.6.7. Later I'll try 2.6.3 because I only got errors.

08-23-2004, 06:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Slavakion Mjollnir Incarnate Location: Lost in thought	[Linux] problem using "make" When I try to make something, it looks for the directory /lib/modules/2.6.3-7mdk/build and can't find it. What is this and how do i fix it it? Thanks Last edited by Slavakion; 08-23-2004 at 09:12 AM..

08-23-2004, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
bendsley Professional Loafer Location: texas	Have you looked on your cd's for the package "make"? You do have to install it to get the functionality of "make" on your computer. Since you did not post what version of mandrake you are using, I am going to give you a link to the Mandrake 10.0 "make" rpm source. Go up a folder or two to select the version of Mandrake you have. http://mirror.cs.wisc.edu/pub/mirror...0-5mdk.src.rpm As for your question on what "make" is? The make utility executes a list of shell commands associated with each target, typically to create or update a file of the same name. makefile contains entries that describe how to bring a target up to date with respect to those on which it depends, which are called dependencies. __________________ "You hear the one about the fella who died, went to the pearly gates? St. Peter let him in. Sees a guy in a suit making a closing argument. Says, "Who's that?" St. Peter says, "Oh, that's God. Thinks he's Denny Crane." Last edited by bendsley; 08-23-2004 at 10:52 AM..

08-23-2004, 11:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
Holo A Real American	Yeah I hated mandrake for that...it includes make in the developer tools and if you decide you don't wanna install dev tools you don't get make. __________________ I happen to like the words "fuck", "cock", "pussy", "tits", "cunt", "twat", "shit" and even "bitch". As long as I am not using them to describe you, don't go telling me whether or not I can/should use them...that is, if you want me to continue refraining from using them to describe you. ~Prince

08-23-2004, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
rukkyg Loser Location: RPI, Troy, NY	Code: lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 36 May 6 2003 build -> ../../../usr/src/linux-2.4.18-27.7.x It would appear that you should create a symlink in /lib/modules/ as build to the source directory of your kernel.

08-24-2004, 05:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
Slavakion Mjollnir Incarnate Location: Lost in thought	I tried that with sources 2.6.8.1 and 2.6.7. Later I'll try 2.6.3 because I only got errors. Last edited by Slavakion; 08-24-2004 at 05:54 AM..