On Wed, 2004-02-18 at 08:55, Colin Leroy wrote: > > 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 ;)
1:0 for you ... :) Seriously: Torvalds: ___________________________ I would suggest that people who compile new kernels should: - NOT do so in /usr/src. Leave whatever kernel (probably only the header files) that the distribution came with there, but don't touch it. ___________________________ More on: <http://www.linuxmafia.com/faq/Kernel/usr-src-linux-symlink.html> Additionally: <http://linuxgazette.net/issue62/tag/4.html> Best Regards Wolfgang > > -- > Colin -- Profile, Links: http://profiles.yahoo.com/wolfgangpfeiffer