Yes a compile of the kernel is necessary. Not as daunting as it might sound however. First, find the checkout script inside the /usr/src/linux/drivers/char/speakup and when it asks for CVSROOT, hit enter and then answer 'please' to the password prompt. Then it will update all the parts it needs to and then you can go and do the kernel compile stuff. The README file in the top level of the /usr/src/linux directory discusses well what steps to take. The configure step is by far the most tedious but once you have a config for your machine and hardware setups, save it off in a private directory so it can be used with subsequent upgrades and the like. In fact, whenever I update speakup or put up a new kernel, I copy back this previously built config file and place it in my kernel directory under the name .config and then do a 'make oldconfig' and I don't have to go through all that decision making all over again. HTH. On Sun, Feb 22, 2004 at 06:54:16PM -0800, hank wrote: > how do I update speakup? and do I need to compile cournals? or can I run the > script, have it update and then go? > thanks > hanks > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Steve Holmes" <steve at holmesgrown.com> > To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca> > Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2004 4:11 PM > Subject: Re: is the latest version in slackware 9.1? > > > > On Sat, Feb 21, 2004 at 08:11:52AM -0800, hank wrote: > > > hello is the last version of speak in slackware 9.1? > > > > No, they still use version 1.5. I always follow a Slackware 9.1 > > install with a run of the checkout script to get the latest speakup > > version because the newer CVS version has sume much better stuff such > > as key mapping, modules, more controls for pitch and punctuation, etc. > > > > -- > > HolmesGrown Solutions > > The best solutions for the best price! > > http://ld.net/?holmesgrown > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Speakup mailing list > > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > -- HolmesGrown Solutions The best solutions for the best price! http://ld.net/?holmesgrown
