hermann pitton wrote: > Am Dienstag, den 22.01.2008, 08:16 +0100 schrieb thomas schorpp: >> hermann pitton wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> Am Montag, den 21.01.2008, 16:41 +0100 schrieb thomas schorpp: >>>> Dr. Michael Schaale wrote: >>>>> Hi, >>>>> I tried to re-compile the driver staff after a kernel update and ended >>>>> in an error message that I cannot understand ... anybody able to help me >>>>> ?? Thanks !! Kindest regards, Michael >>>>> >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c: >>>>> In function 'stk_isoc_handler': >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:400: >>>>> error: implicit declaration of function 'list_first_entry' >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:401: >>>>> error: expected expression before 'struct' >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:401: >>>>> warning: assignment makes pointer from integer without a cast >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:448: >>>>> error: expected expression before 'struct' >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:448: >>>>> warning: assignment makes pointer from integer without a cast >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c: >>>>> In function 'stk_prepare_iso': >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:534: >>>>> warning: assignment from incompatible pointer type >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c: >>>>> In function 'v4l_stk_read': >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:775: >>>>> error: expected expression before 'struct' >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:775: >>>>> warning: assignment makes pointer from integer without a cast >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c: >>>>> In function 'stk_vidioc_dqbuf': >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:1225: >>>>> error: expected expression before 'struct' >>>>> /tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.c:1225: >>>>> warning: assignment makes pointer from integer without a cast >>>>> make[5]: *** >>>>> [/tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l/stk-webcam.o] >>>>> Error 1 >>>>> make[4]: *** >>>>> [_module_/tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l] >>>>> Error 2 >>>>> make[3]: *** [modules] Error 2 >>>>> make[2]: *** [modules] Error 2 >>>>> make[2]: Leaving directory `/usr/src/linux-2.6.18.8-0.7-obj/i386/default' >>>>> make[1]: *** [default] Error 2 >>>>> make[1]: Leaving directory >>>>> `/tmp3/downloaded_stuff/post-install-10.2/Software/DONE/FIRMWARE/v4l-dvb/v4l' >>>>> make: *** [all] Error 2 >>>>> >>>> which version? pls do a ~$hg -pull -u >>>> >>>> header errors, kernel maintainer's fault or Your v4l-dvb sandbox is out of sync. >>>> anyway, it is not recommended and not really supported to build v4l-dvb hg against such old kernels, >>>> pls use latest linux release kernel. >>>> >>>> y >>>> tom >>> that should not be necessary. >>> >>> The new synthek stk-webcam driver needs to be fixed for compat. >>> >>> Until then, if Michael don't need it, just disable in "make xconfig" or >>> menuconfig/config. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Hermann >>> >> well! so lets have this list flooded by users accusing v4l-dvb for not always >> distro patched-up ancient kernels or gcc versions binary incompats. >> >> and do You've got a list for all drivers "not compatible" for each and every >> older kernel release >= 2.6.12 version? >> >> http://www.linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/How_to_install_DVB_device_drivers#Solution_for_old_kernels_.282.4.x.29 >> >> fine CM/QA-practice. >> >> y >> tom > > Hi Tom, > > you might remember that I did not like when some people did not stop to > ask, how they could have v4l2 version 1 up to date for their obscure > interests. > > The case here is a little different. > > People like Mauro, Mike and Trent are spending a lot of work, Trent > especially during all the last time, that we have some reasonable > compatibility and likely one of the best build systems around ever. > > So, we don't send people into deserts, if not needed. > > This counts especially for those working on university projects, they > likely have own software in use, which might need to be updated too, > but to do this is in most cases _not_ the subject of their studies ... > > Cheers, > Hermann > > -- > FB11 ;) > yes, ok, thats right. and there many research an development kernels around which cannot be easily migrated to latest official kernels, like special realtime or embedded systems, e.g. y tom _______________________________________________ linux-dvb mailing list linux-dvb@xxxxxxxxxxx http://www.linuxtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linux-dvb