> It seems many people build their kernels in /usr/src, [...] > ".. Linus has also pointed out several times that people should *not* > compile kernels in /usr/src/linux, and instead do it in their home > directory as a regular user, not root. The only time you should become > root is when you install the kernel."
Well, /usr/src doesn't mean you have to be root... just `chgrp -R users /usr/src && chmod -R g+w /usr/src` (or equivalent). Don't use such a broad group like 'users' if you don't trust them ;) -- Colin
