You should read the README file in the kernel's source tree for instructions pertaining to its compilation. It is not something that can be done without some experimenting. At 04:14 AM 1/29/2006, you wrote: >Hay, >I just got the latest code for the kernel. >I have a question, >I am trying to add some stuff, and make some programs that use some >functions in the kernel. I was looking at the kernel and am able to >understand what it does (with the functions and stuff) I get it, but, how do >you know where the functions and data types and structures are that you >want? I just don't know where to find everything that I need to code what I >want. I can code it, that is no problem for me, its just the tracking it >down. I haven't ever had something this big on my hands, and when I look at >all the files, they make some sense, but it looks a bit confusing as to what >does what, and where I should put what when I code it. > >Also, when I type make, I get the following errors. >well. I got the error that there was no .config file, so I just created a >blank, because I didn't want to deal with it. >Do I have to write a file? if so, does someone know where I could get a >template on how/where to? >Also, upon compilation, will it compile for the computer I am on? I want it >to be cross-compatible. >Last thing. If I do get a successfull make, it won't replace the current >kernel will it? >Thanks, >Tyler Littlefield. >Check out our website: >http://tysplace.the-leetest.net >check out my blog: >livejournal.com/~tylerrl >[my programs don't have bugs, just randomly added features] >[failure is not an option, it comes bundled with windows!] > > >_______________________________________________ >Speakup mailing list >Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup
