compiling with different kernel source location

[info at vtnd.de (Oliver Seitz)]

> What would be the prescribed method for compiling a mplayer snapshot with
> kernel source in /work/linux-2.6.31
>

Eh, well... maybe

./configure && make

?

MPlayer is not a kernel module for all I know. So no kernel sources are
needed for compiling.

Greets,
Kiste